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N282 NHG

1996 Mitsubishi Exceed

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,357 mi
Last recorded132,357 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed135,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 NHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 132,357 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 131,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 131,111 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 130,999 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 130,999 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 130,392 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 129,421 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 129,402 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,239 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 128,624 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2017 128,623 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2016 126,379 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 123,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 123,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 120,236 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 120,236 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 116,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 112,511 miles

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

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

tow bar wiring insure

Fail 27 Feb 2012 112,511 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

tow bar wiring insure

Pass 9 Feb 2011 107,666 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,514 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear lick has play

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/rear tyre cracked in tread area

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread area

o/s/rear tyre cracked in tread area

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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N282 NHG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 135,227 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 N282 NHG, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N282 NHG registered?

N282 NHG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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