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J701 TNF

1991 Mitsubishi Exceed

Silver Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,830 mi
Last recorded101,830 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Exceed173,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ701 TNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,830 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,725 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all balljoint grased

all brake pipe grease

shocker at the raer are weak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,721 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 96,129 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 91,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 91,692 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 90,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 90,076 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 81,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,329 miles

oil leak engine nearside area

Fail 6 Nov 2006 74,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

some travel hand brake

Pass 7 Nov 2005 69,874 miles

nearside front driveshaft inner joint gaiter split.

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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J701 TNF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Exceed in Silver with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J701 TNF, 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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J701 TNF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J701 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J701 TNF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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