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N432 END

1996 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,554 mi
Last recorded170,554 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delica131,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN432 END
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 170,554 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to body osr.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slight. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tow bar heavily corroded.

Vehicle underside heavily corroded, various repairs/ undersealed, corrosion to components also.

Pass 11 Feb 2025 161,252 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 161,252 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 161,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 161,051 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake binding excessive (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 160,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 159,950 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2022 159,946 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 158,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 157,987 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 157,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and o/s/f chassis leg at shocker mounting point holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 157,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 157,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 156,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear keep under observation (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 155,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 155,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 152,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 152,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 150,897 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes from limiter valve to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 150,897 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes from limiter valve to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 149,388 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 149,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 145,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 145,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 143,266 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery clamp holders rotted but batteries still secure

keep wear on front tyres under observation

some metal brake pipes to rear brakes are corroded should be cleaned & protected or replaced

Fail 20 Mar 2012 143,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery clamp holders rotted but batteries still secure

keep wear on front tyres under observation

some metal brake pipes to rear brakes are corroded should be cleaned & protected or replaced

Pass 7 Mar 2011 135,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 124,755 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 124,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 111,950 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 111,642 miles

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

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

n/s/r drop link worn

Pass 22 Mar 2008 99,123 miles

nail in rear off side tyre

rear antiroll bar bushes some play

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,681 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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N432 END is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 N432 END, 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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N432 END is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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