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M278 XJK

1995 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,182 mi
Last recorded152,182 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Delica130,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 XJK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 152,182 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 152,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 148,408 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 148,408 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 145,831 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 145,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 137,413 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 128,610 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 119,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 112,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 102,931 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 102,931 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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M278 XJK is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M278 XJK, 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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M278 XJK is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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