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M198 ECL

1995 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,046 mi
Last recorded152,046 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Delica130,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 ECL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 152,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 159,436 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 159,436 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 156,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 149,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 142,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 131,891 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 127,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 127,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,820 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 112,668 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 107,010 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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,670 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 94,733 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 94,733 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 94,447 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,447 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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M198 ECL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M198 ECL, 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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M198 ECL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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