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M28 SMV

1995 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,938 mi
Last recorded184,938 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Delica130,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 SMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2014 184,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2013 175,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 175,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 165,864 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 165,862 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 155,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 145,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 145,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 125,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 107,178 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2008 107,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2007 102,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR TYRES 2MM ON SECTIONS AND BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD GROOVES

Pass 28 Feb 2007 102,247 miles

REAR TYRES 2MM ON SECTIONS AND BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD GROOVES

Pass 20 Feb 2006 89,906 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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M28 SMV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,830cc 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 M28 SMV, 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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M28 SMV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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