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R249 OFO

1996 Mitsubishi Exceed

Grey Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,321 mi
Last recorded107,321 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed135,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 OFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2011 107,321 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 105,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 84,217 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 75,860 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 68,868 miles

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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R249 OFO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed in Grey with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R249 OFO, 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 R249 OFO registered?

R249 OFO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is R249 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 OFO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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