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J285 GAH

1991 Mitsubishi Exceed

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

252,348 mi
Last recorded252,348 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Exceed173,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 GAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 252,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 246,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 233,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 233,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 222,657 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 222,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 213,867 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 213,857 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 204,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s steering idler play,not excessive.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 194,120 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 184,022 miles

play in n/s steering idler

Pass 16 Oct 2007 175,232 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 165,684 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Exceed?

Based on 1,776 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
6,639
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
fog lamp not working 80
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
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J285 GAH is a 1991 Mitsubishi Exceed in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 173,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Exceed fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J285 GAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Exceed typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J285 GAH is a 1991 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 18 October 1991.

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