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L400 MPV

1996 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,498 mi
Last recorded135,498 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delica131,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 MPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,498 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,539 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 125,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023
Pass 16 Aug 2022
Pass 7 Oct 2021

no rear seats fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 128,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,137 miles

light / surfaces corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presented with 1 passenger seat only

Fail 1 Oct 2018 120,124 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

light / surfaces corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presented with 1 passenger seat only

Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,406 miles

Oil leak

side lights replaced with leds

Pass 14 May 2015 117,295 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 117,293 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 116,530 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,095 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 114,910 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 114,910 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 95,251 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,505 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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L400 MPV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,158 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 L400 MPV, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L400 MPV registered?

L400 MPV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is L400 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 MPV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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