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R390 BBK

1997 Mitsubishi Exceed

White Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,945 mi
Last recorded127,945 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 BBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 127,945 miles

FRONT TYRES ON 1.6MM

engine slightly smokey

play in steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2012 127,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on 1.6mm

engine slightly smokey

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2011 112,119 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 112,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 May 2009 97,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 92,485 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 92,477 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,334 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 92,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NEARSIDE FRONT A.B.S.CABLE BRACKET INSECURE & LIKELY TO FOUL DIVESHAFT/STEERING COMPONENTS

OSCILLATING READING FROM O/S FRONT BRAKE SUGGESTING RUN-OUT OF DISC

Pass 5 May 2006 85,951 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 85,951 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R390 BBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Exceed in White with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R390 BBK, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R390 BBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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