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J925 NRU

1991 Mitsubishi Delica

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,989 mi
Last recorded160,989 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Delica149,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ925 NRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 160,989 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 160,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 148,461 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 148,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2010 139,820 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 139,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 125,779 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 125,779 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

temp repair to spare wheel carrier

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,956 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 114,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 105,784 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2007 105,755 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear exhaust system hitting tow bar

Pass 18 Oct 2006 97,363 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 97,363 miles

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sides front brakes have a slight imbalance

Pass 6 Sep 2005 86,982 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 86,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J925 NRU is a 1991 Mitsubishi Delica in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 149,434 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 J925 NRU, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J925 NRU is a 1991 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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