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S42 VWJ

2014 Mitsubishi Delica

White Diesel 2796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,229 mi
Last recorded231,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2014 Mitsubishi Delica106,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 VWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 231,229 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 229,787 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

battery light on

Pass 4 Sep 2018 218,511 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 204,875 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 185,953 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 185,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 162,944 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 162,624 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

transparent sunstrip fitted not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Jan 2014 146,579 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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S42 VWJ is a 2014 Mitsubishi Delica in White with a 2,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2014 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 106,149 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 S42 VWJ, 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 12 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S42 VWJ is a 2014 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 30 January 2014.

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