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N275 DJW

1996 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,399 mi
Last recorded166,399 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delica131,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 DJW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 166,399 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 166,380 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 160,410 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 19 May 2010 160,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 16 Feb 2009 137,385 miles

differen t size tyres front to rear

play in o/s rack arm

Fail 16 Feb 2009 137,385 miles

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

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

differen t size tyres front to rear

play in o/s rack arm

Fail 31 Jan 2008 119,339 miles

215/80/15 tyres on rear, 235/75/15 tyres on front

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 119,339 miles

215/80/15 tyres on rear, 235/75/15 tyres on front

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 101,159 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

tyres wearing om inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2005 89,037 miles

battery insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

propshaft defective

Fail 23 Nov 2005 89,037 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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N275 DJW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N275 DJW, 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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N275 DJW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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