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L281 LUX

2004 Mitsubishi Exceed

Gold Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,811 mi
Last recorded147,811 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Exceed145,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 LUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 147,811 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 142,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s fog lamp full of water

Pass 27 Oct 2009 142,598 miles

o/s fog lamp full of water

Pass 24 Oct 2008 134,602 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 128,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 115,870 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front draglink ends

slight play in o/s and n/s front trackrod ends

Pass 8 Jul 2005 97,441 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 97,441 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 97,514 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 974,410 miles

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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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L281 LUX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Exceed in Gold with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 145,632 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 L281 LUX, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L281 LUX registered?

L281 LUX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is L281 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 LUX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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