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J161 KFB

1992 Mitsubishi Delica

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,020 mi
Last recorded180,020 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Delica147,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 KFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 180,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear pipe missing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 179,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear pipe missing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 170,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 170,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 149,524 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 149,522 miles

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 147,731 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak from engine

some rust to chassis,sills,pans,closers x members and general underside. . .

Fail 24 May 2007 147,720 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

rera seat moved from normal place, replaced backward's & unable to check belt's

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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J161 KFB is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 147,349 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 J161 KFB, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J161 KFB registered?

J161 KFB is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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