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J999 XAT

1995 Mitsubishi Exceed

Gold Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

214,964 mi
Last recorded214,964 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Exceed116,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 XAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 214,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 204,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 193,028 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 178,058 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 15 May 2014 172,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2013 166,484 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 159,608 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 159,572 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 147,272 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 139,812 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 139,811 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 129,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 117,178 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 100,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 84,100 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 84,100 miles

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

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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J999 XAT is a 1995 Mitsubishi Exceed in Gold with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 116,086 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 J999 XAT, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J999 XAT registered?

J999 XAT is a 1995 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J999 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 XAT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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