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N242 SDL

1996 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,949 mi
Last recorded64,949 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delica131,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 SDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,566 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 60,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,171 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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N242 SDL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N242 SDL, 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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What year was N242 SDL registered?

N242 SDL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N242 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 SDL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N242 SDL have outstanding finance?

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