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L53 YEY

1996 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delica131,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 YEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024

nsf tyre

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,286 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 99,286 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,388 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower spring arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,907 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front inner rack has slight play detected at road wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2017 73,167 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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside 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 rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front inner rack has slight play detected at road wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,847 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,847 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,434 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,224 miles

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 1 Jul 2011 41,593 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,005 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 YEY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L53 YEY, 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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L53 YEY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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