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L53 SWT

1994 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,778 mi
Last recorded122,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Delica133,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 SWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear lsv to flexi, both rear fexi to flexi and both rear flexi to caliper and (3.6.B.2c)

front position lamps have a blue tint but show a predominantly white light

front suspension down on bump stops, shock absorbers have negligible effect

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 5 Jan 2016 122,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear lsv to flexi, both rear fexi to flexi and both rear flexi to caliper and (3.6.B.2c)

front position lamps have a blue tint but show a predominantly white light

front suspension down on bump stops, shock absorbers have negligible effect

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,121 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides front slight play trackrodends

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,039 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,524 miles

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

egr valve actuator pipe disconnected

Fail 12 Jul 2012 89,068 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

egr valve actuator pipe disconnected

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,155 miles

both side front inner constant velocity joint gaitors split

Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,136 miles

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

both side front inner constant velocity joint gaitors split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,722 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 68,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,396 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 56,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 52,818 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 46,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,735 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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L53 SWT is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L53 SWT, 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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L53 SWT is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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