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L176 VDM

2005 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,769 mi
Last recorded223,769 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Delica134,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL176 VDM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 223,769 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside rear saddle/D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front small pipes on brake calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Inner cv boot. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 218,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front feed to flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front small pipes at calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (main pipes,end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 218,994 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front feed to flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front small pipes at calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (main pipes,end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 212,970 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2017 212,515 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 212,515 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 208,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2012 187,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 187,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 166,622 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 166,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 151,578 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 151,578 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 146,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 140,808 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 133,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 123,602 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 123,602 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L176 VDM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 134,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L176 VDM, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L176 VDM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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