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N43 UCG

1996 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

235,011 mi
Last recorded235,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delica131,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 UCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 235,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 228,238 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

smoking when idle

Pass 20 Dec 2011 221,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 221,849 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 210,245 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 210,245 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 202,753 miles

Battery insecure

both inner cv boots split

Fail 23 Nov 2009 202,750 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

both inner cv boots split

Pass 28 Nov 2008 193,936 miles

Front exhaust pipe holed and blowing. n/s/f inner cv gaitor split. Rear brake ovality.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 193,936 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front exhaust pipe holed and blowing. n/s/f inner cv gaitor split. Rear brake ovality.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 177,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 157,233 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 138,150 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 138,150 miles

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor split. †Rear radius arm bushes perished.

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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N43 UCG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N43 UCG, 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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N43 UCG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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