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M238 XYA

1995 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,200 mi
Last recorded175,200 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Delica130,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 XYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 175,200 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 175,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brake application uneven pull to left (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 169,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 5 Jul 2013 169,806 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 164,205 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 164,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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 fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 x batterys insecure

engine componants insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2010 153,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to show signs of tread lift on outer edge

slight play in nearside and offside track rod ends

Fail 17 Sep 2010 153,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

slight play in rack ends

Pass 12 Aug 2009 139,841 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 139,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advisorys attatched

Pass 9 Jun 2008 132,721 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 126,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 114,682 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 114,682 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M238 XYA is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M238 XYA, 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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M238 XYA is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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