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N93 JLY

2001 Mitsubishi Exceed

Gold Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,124 mi
Last recorded157,124 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Exceed131,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN93 JLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 157,124 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 156,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 151,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 144,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,240 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 130,140 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 130,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 122,079 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 121,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 110,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,060 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,820 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 86,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,992 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 81,992 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,342 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 79,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 77,982 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 74,298 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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N93 JLY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Exceed in Gold with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 131,414 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 N93 JLY, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N93 JLY registered?

N93 JLY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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