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J4 OWT

1997 Mitsubishi Exceed

Blue Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,191 mi
Last recorded103,191 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 OWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,191 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 103,033 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 94,837 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 94,837 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 82,488 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 82,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,350 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING CONTROL ARM INNER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER DROP ARM BALL JOINT

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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J4 OWT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Exceed in Blue with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J4 OWT, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J4 OWT registered?

J4 OWT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J4 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 OWT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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