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L498 RHL

1994 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,744 mi
Last recorded126,744 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Delica133,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 RHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 126,744 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 126,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,037 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,319 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,058 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,063 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,063 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 83,366 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,563 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,563 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,906 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,211 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 70,121 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 70,119 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,744 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,658 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,497 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 54,497 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,552 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 38,550 miles

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)

ns/r roll bar bush slightly worn

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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L498 RHL is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L498 RHL, 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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L498 RHL is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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