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R130 GCL

1996 Mitsubishi Exceed

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

237,848 mi
Last recorded237,848 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed135,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 GCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 237,848 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 237,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 228,706 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 228,706 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside 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 missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 220,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 213,167 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 213,083 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 206,424 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 190,154 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 172,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2010 172,457 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2009 153,576 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 125,881 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 100,084 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 88,628 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R130 GCL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R130 GCL, 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 R130 GCL registered?

R130 GCL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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