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G147 SAA

2001 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

228,061 mi
Last recorded228,061 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Delica145,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 SAA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 228,061 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 227,910 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s under sill holed and rusted

o/s front foot well holed and rusted

o/s outer sill holed and rusted

o/s under sill holed and rusted

Pass 18 Nov 2011 223,836 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to all wheel arches, both front steps, both front floor pans and offside outer sill

Fail 17 Nov 2011 223,836 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to all wheel arches, both front steps, both front floor pans and offside outer sill

Pass 19 Nov 2010 220,359 miles

pin hole in offside c.v. boot

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight play in offside section of steering rack

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 22 Oct 2010 220,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to non-load bearing underbody sections (inner and outer sills, lower inner arches etc.) but outside prescribed areas

pin hole in offside c.v. boot

screen cracked outside swept area

slight play in offside section of steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2009 213,630 miles

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 25 Nov 2008 206,304 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 193,768 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 193,768 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 179,873 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 179,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Delica?

Based on 67,358 MOT tests across 5,362 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,613
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 3,550
fog lamp not working 3,374
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,884
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,278
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G147 SAA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 145,201 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 Delica fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 3,550 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G147 SAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Delica typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G147 SAA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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