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L266 HYW

1994 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,506 mi
Last recorded147,506 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Delica133,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 HYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 147,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 143,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front chassis legs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2025 143,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front chassis legs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 137,746 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 137,737 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 136,357 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 136,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 135,403 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 134,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 133,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 132,446 miles

under tray

Fail 13 Jul 2016 132,368 miles

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

under tray

Pass 17 Jul 2015 127,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,341 miles

middle silencer baffles breaking up

Fail 19 Jul 2014 123,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle silencer baffles breaking up

Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,939 miles

Exhaust system & flexi in poor condition

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front metal brake pipes on offside front chassis rail corroding

Nearside front brake disc warped

Oil leak

Slack in handbrake

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2013 121,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust system & flexi in poor condition

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front metal brake pipes on offside front chassis rail corroding

Nearside front brake disc warped

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Slack in handbrake

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2012 121,273 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside front brake disc warped

Rear diff weeping

Rear number plate deteriorating

Wiper blades smear on windscreen + deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2012 121,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside front brake disc warped

Rear diff weeping

Rear number plate deteriorating

Wiper blades smear on windscreen + deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2011 119,550 miles

Both front upper arm ball joint gaiters split

Both rear antiroll bar link rods have slight play

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges close to the legal limit

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge close to the legal limit

Offside rear brake disc warped

Offside wheel has a slight brake bind

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Rear diff seal leaking

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link rod ball joint

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2010 111,116 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 105,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 104,512 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 98,631 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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L266 HYW is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,539 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 L266 HYW, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L266 HYW is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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