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M181 SGY

2003 Mitsubishi Exceed

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,899 mi
Last recorded107,899 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed137,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 SGY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 107,899 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 107,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 104,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2012

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 103,241 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 103,241 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 101,581 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 96,622 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 94,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 94,351 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,406 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 85,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 81,579 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 81,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

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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M181 SGY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M181 SGY, 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 M181 SGY registered?

M181 SGY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is M181 SGY safe to buy?

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