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N228 XTA

1996 Mitsubishi Delica

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,316 mi
Last recorded64,316 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delica131,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 XTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,316 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

front brake hoses starting to perish

oil leak

wipers slow

Fail 21 Feb 2014 64,314 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

MUST HAVE A WIGHT TICKET FOR M O T TEST ON BRAKES

pipes for front wheel a4 x 4 axle rusted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,916 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,911 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,068 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,718 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,710 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 35,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N228 XTA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N228 XTA, 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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N228 XTA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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