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L487 XLR

2005 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,879 mi
Last recorded129,879 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Delica134,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 XLR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 129,879 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat badly torn and ripped

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 126,757 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 126,757 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,422 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 124,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 121,372 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 113,087 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 107,372 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,912 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 104,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,734 miles

Engine oil leak

Length of loose (not positively tied together) strap wrapped around front bull bar but secure at time of test

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff weeping oil

Fail 26 Apr 2013 98,734 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Length of loose (not positively tied together) strap wrapped around front bull bar but secure at time of test

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff weeping oil

Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,718 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 97,718 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 97,710 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,201 miles

Nearside rear tyre ON LIMIT

Offside w/washer poor

Slight p[lay in front hubs

Slight play in front shock absorber lower mounts

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Windscreen chipped

Pass 13 May 2009 89,942 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 85,041 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 73,522 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 73,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,186 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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L487 XLR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 L487 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L487 XLR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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