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G178 ECV

1999 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,482 mi
Last recorded98,482 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Delica142,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 ECV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside and near side front tyre tread cracked

Offside and near side rear tyres tread cracked

Oil leak

Universal joint in front prop shaft worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,591 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres cracked on tread

Fail 30 Sep 2014 94,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres cracked on tread

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,934 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Towbar is of self construction

Fail 7 Sep 2012 91,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Towbar is of self construction

Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,662 miles

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

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Tow bar is of self construction!

Pass 10 May 2011 86,192 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are cracked/perished!!

Fail 9 May 2011 86,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front tyres are cracked/perished!!

Fail 13 Sep 2010 86,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 85,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 82,101 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rack n,s

Pass 9 Mar 2007 79,873 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 79,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G178 ECV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 142,710 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 G178 ECV, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G178 ECV registered?

G178 ECV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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