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K549 JAR

2003 Mitsubishi Exceed

Bronze Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,296 mi
Last recorded161,296 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed137,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK549 JAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 161,296 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 161,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 142,098 miles

steel brake pipes showing some corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2006 126,108 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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K549 JAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed in Bronze with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 137,194 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 K549 JAR, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K549 JAR registered?

K549 JAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is K549 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K549 JAR shows 4 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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