CarVerify

Free Car Check

N257 PYJ

1996 Mitsubishi Exceed

Blue Diesel 2830cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,595 mi
Last recorded182,595 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed135,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 PYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 182,595 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 174,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 174,761 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 167,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 160,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 153,953 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 148,693 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 142,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 137,596 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 130,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 119,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Mitsubishi Exceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N257 PYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N257 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N257 PYJ?

You can check the full history of N257 PYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N257 PYJ registered?

N257 PYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N257 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 PYJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N257 PYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N257 PYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.