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H38 YYD

1991 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests14 (5 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate35.7%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Delica149,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH38 YYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 147,513 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

metal power steering pipes rust but not leaking.

n/s/f tyre uneven wear.

o/s/f inner cv boot split.

slight leak from o/s/r hub.

slight mist around rubber power steering pipes.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 147,499 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

metal power steering pipes rust but not leaking.

n/s/f tyre uneven wear.

o/s/f inner cv boot split.

slight leak from o/s/r hub.

slight mist around rubber power steering pipes.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 147,479 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake hose missing locating clip

Fail 15 Mar 2010 146,796 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre uneven wear.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 139,258 miles

Advise small hole in end pipe exhaust system.

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 139,251 miles

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

Advise small hole in end pipe exhaust system.

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 139,214 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 127,694 miles

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

Oil leak

both front flexi brake hose's starting to crack.

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush slightly worn.

n/s/f tyre uneven wear.

o/s front inner c.v boot split.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 127,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front flexi brake hose's starting to crack.

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush slightly worn.

n/s/f tyre uneven wear.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 118,233 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f drive shaft loose

Fail 11 Oct 2006 118,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

O/S/F drive shaft loose.

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 97,702 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 97,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2005 96,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front seatbelt buckles defective

play in o/s steering rack

rear seats not presented for test

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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H38 YYD is a 1991 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 35.7%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 149,434 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 H38 YYD, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H38 YYD is a 1991 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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