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L731 WPO

1994 Mitsubishi Exceed

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

224,424 mi
Last recorded224,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Exceed180,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL731 WPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 224,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 224,388 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 222,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all fuel pipes are corroded

all rear brake pipes are corroded

engine has major oil leak

rear exhaust section is corroded

rear fog light is poorly supported

Fail 8 Dec 2016 222,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

all fuel pipes are corroded

all rear brake pipes are corroded

engine has major oil leak

rear exhaust section is corroded

rear fog light is poorly supported

Pass 17 Aug 2015 219,962 miles

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

Oil leak

rear chassis rails in rusty condition.

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 219,962 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

rear chassis rails in rusty condition.

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 216,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 213,501 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

underside corrosion present

Fail 22 Jul 2013 213,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 205,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake binding

rear fuel pipes corroding

slight damage to o/s/r fog light lens

Pass 17 Aug 2011 196,327 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 189,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 178,473 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

offside front lower shock absorber bolt loose

some free movement at steering wheel

Fail 7 Aug 2009 178,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

offside front lower shock absorber bolt loose

some free movement at steering wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2008 168,430 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 168,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 153,198 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 141,623 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 141,623 miles

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

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

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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L731 WPO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Exceed in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 180,363 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 L731 WPO, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L731 WPO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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