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H617 NLJ

1991 Mitsubishi Delica

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,022 mi
Last recorded174,022 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Delica149,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH617 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 174,022 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

brake servo damp but doesn't appear to be brake fluid

front propshaft rear uj excessively worn

slight bind at offside front brake when turned by hand

slight play in steering column adjuster

surface corrosion to both front floor pans and both inner sills

Pass 4 Mar 2011 169,994 miles

auxilory drive belts loose

chips in windscreen

front number plate poor

rear boot/ valance area behind bumper corrosion

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in near side front bottom shock absorber bush

Fail 1 Mar 2011 169,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxilory drive belts loose

chips in windscreen

front number plate poor

rear boot/ valance area behind bumper corrosion

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in near side front bottom shock absorber bush

Pass 4 Dec 2009 167,560 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 159,077 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Fail 3 Dec 2008 159,076 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Fail 5 Nov 2008 159,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn thin on outer edge

side marker lights come on when indicators used

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,424 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 116,202 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

anti roll bar links are split

bull bar is damaged on the n/s

engine bay is covered in engine oil on the o/s

exhaust rear hanger is broken and is held up with wire

fuel filler pipe is damp

one odd wheel nut is fitted to each wheel

rear shackle bushes are cracked

small amount of play in both front hubs

some play in steering column

vehicle is a little rusty under the vehicle

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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H617 NLJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Delica in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H617 NLJ, 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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H617 NLJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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