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L227 XLR

1993 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,138 mi
Last recorded145,138 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Delica135,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 XLR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 145,138 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements vehicle has air horns fitted and its only the compressor working (7.7 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,477 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 138,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,460 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,285 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 129,268 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,208 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 122,188 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 111,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 111,697 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,326 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 92,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,105 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 84,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L227 XLR is a 1993 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 135,124 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 L227 XLR, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L227 XLR is a 1993 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L227 XLR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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