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N117 PFB

1996 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

186,375 mi
Last recorded186,375 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delica131,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 PFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 186,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 169,916 miles

Corrosion by front and rear suspension mounts

Front brake balance poor

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Possible fuel leak

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 169,913 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion by front and rear suspension mounts

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Possible fuel leak

Pass 20 Oct 2017 156,886 miles

Front Both front tyres inner edge worn

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside inner and outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing /chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dirt in unit (1.3.2b)

Oil leak engine covered in oil ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general chassis through out (6.1.B.2)

battery terminals damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2017 156,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes x2 /above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside inner and outer sill corrosion

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing /chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dirt in unit (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general chassis through out (6.1.B.2)

battery terminals damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2016 142,001 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 142,001 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder across axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sense valve to flexi hose x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 130,570 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

no coolant cap

oil leak

unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Fail 12 Nov 2015 130,570 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load compensator (3.6.B.2c)

no coolant cap

oil leak

unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,288 miles

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

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

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

batteries not secured

rear rear seat belts not tested vehicle part loaded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 115,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

batteries not secured

rear rear seat belts not tested vehicle part loaded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil light on

Fail 9 Oct 2013 105,064 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil light on

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,032 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 95,032 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 84,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

scraping noise from offside front wheel

Fail 7 Oct 2011 84,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

scraping noise from offside front wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,342 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 74,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 67,082 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 63,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 62,443 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 62,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 100,806 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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N117 PFB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,158 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 N117 PFB, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N117 PFB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 8 April 1996.

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