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L742 BPV

1996 Mitsubishi Delcia

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delcia142,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 BPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelcia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,081 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

VIN plate difficult to read.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 115,077 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

VIN plate difficult to read.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriated

Fail 17 Jun 2013 107,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,248 miles

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

Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2012 98,244 miles

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,710 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,489 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,426 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 30,871 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Delcia?

Based on 1,489 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
5,684
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
fog lamp not working 82
Steering rack gaiter split 72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
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L742 BPV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delcia in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Delcia models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 142,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Delcia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L742 BPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Delcia typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Delcia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L742 BPV registered?

L742 BPV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delcia, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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