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J876 NLJ

2002 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

314,574 mi
Last recorded314,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Delica137,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 314,574 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 314,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (front to rear behind and along side fuel tank ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ( infront of spring janger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 302,384 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 302,384 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 294,448 miles

handbrake

o/s inner sill getting weak

Fail 2 Aug 2019 294,448 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake

o/s inner sill getting weak

Pass 2 Aug 2018 286,301 miles

Nearside hand brake

Pass 3 Aug 2017 277,428 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 277,428 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 266,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 266,931 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 252,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 238,965 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 222,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 212,522 miles

Movement in rear universal joint on front prop shaft

Fail 19 Jul 2012 212,522 miles

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

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

Movement in rear universal joint on front prop shaft

Pass 26 Jul 2011 199,971 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 199,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 188,883 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 188,883 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 176,317 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 176,317 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 163,654 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 152,460 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 152,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 141,851 miles

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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J876 NLJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 137,268 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 J876 NLJ, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J876 NLJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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