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L423 UTU

1994 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,239 mi
Last recorded248,239 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Delica133,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 UTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2016 248,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre outer seat belt not usable at the time of test

Front under body/steering gaurd is damaged

Heavy oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 238,915 miles

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 1 Sep 2015 238,866 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 26 Aug 2014 224,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 224,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 5 Aug 2013 21,428 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 203,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has side wall perished, no coards showing but close..

Pass 12 Aug 2011 199,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 188,946 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 172,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 159,895 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 144,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 131,455 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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L423 UTU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L423 UTU, 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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What year was L423 UTU registered?

L423 UTU is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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