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L396 HDV

2005 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,006 mi
Last recorded114,006 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Delica134,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 HDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 114,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked due to defective blades (3.2 (a) (i))

all general underbody/component corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,641 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

all general body,chassis and component corrosion

vehicle holed/corroded outside radius of components

Fail 22 Nov 2021 112,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

all general body,chassis and component corrosion

vehicle holed/corroded outside radius of components

Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,679 miles

All component and underside body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated also (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,751 miles

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

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

all general chassis and component corrosion

exhaust flexi deteriorated

light scratches to windscreen,due to prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Fail 28 Nov 2019 110,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pads running on audible scrapper

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

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

Rear both tyres wearing low

all general chassis and component corrosion

exhaust flexi deteriorated

light scratches to windscreen,due to prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Pass 16 Nov 2018 109,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 109,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear both tyres wearing low and perished,nail in n/s/r

all general underbody/component corrosion

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

light switch/stalk broken,however still functional,advise replacement

Fail 15 Nov 2018 109,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear both tyres wearing low and perished,nail in n/s/r

all general underbody/component corrosion

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

light switch/stalk broken,however still functional,advise replacement

Pass 23 Nov 2017 108,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres out of shape on inside edges

inner sills rusty

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inside edge

rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2017 108,662 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres out of shape on inside edges

inner sills rusty

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inside edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2016 104,293 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,436 miles

diff seal leeking

Fail 5 Nov 2015 100,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

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

diff seal leeking

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,288 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 93,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,332 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,600 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,544 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

o/s/f n/sf tyre side wall periesed

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 63,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,124 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 59,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,408 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,206 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 45,206 miles

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

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

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

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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L396 HDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L396 HDV, 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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L396 HDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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