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M196 PDV

1995 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,311 mi
Last recorded159,311 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Delica130,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 PDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 159,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

small leak from engine coolant bottle

Fail 14 Mar 2011 159,211 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 152,204 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 152,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 141,052 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 141,052 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 130,224 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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M196 PDV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 130,021 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 M196 PDV, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M196 PDV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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