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M917 TVU

2005 Mitsubishi Exceed

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,060 mi
Last recorded231,060 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed147,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM917 TVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 231,060 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 216,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2013 209,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack boots split

Fail 19 Jun 2013 209,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack boots split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 198,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 198,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 198,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 185,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 177,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 172,601 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 166,872 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 157,119 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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M917 TVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 147,762 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M917 TVU, 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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M917 TVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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