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N398 JMB

1996 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delica131,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 JMB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025

slight blow from front of exhaust box

Pass 19 Aug 2024 112,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 101,946 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 96,396 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 91,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 96,118 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,500 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 71,057 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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N398 JMB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N398 JMB, 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 N398 JMB registered?

N398 JMB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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