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M638 VRC

2005 Mitsubishi Exceed

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,327 mi
Last recorded156,327 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed147,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 VRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 156,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 154,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 150,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 149,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 147,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 144,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Play in pit man arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 141,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 141,339 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 138,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes in places. (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft universal joint worn Front propshaft rear u.j. ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 134,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Front propshaft rear joint ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 130,675 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front nearside brake pads over 3/4 worn

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 123,926 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 117,353 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 112,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 108,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,446 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,599 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 93,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 82,168 miles

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

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

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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M638 VRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 147,762 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 M638 VRC, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M638 VRC registered?

M638 VRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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