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J178 MDL

2003 Mitsubishi Delicia

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,986 mi
Last recorded137,986 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Delicia139,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 MDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 137,986 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 137,423 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 135,150 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,870 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 131,043 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 9 Feb 2017 131,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 3 Feb 2016 129,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,034 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 129,034 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2014 128,127 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 128,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 126,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 126,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 123,188 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 120,900 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 118,375 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 116,028 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 114,531 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 112,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 110,421 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Delicia?

Based on 4,871 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,080
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Steering rack gaiter split 261
fog lamp not working 242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 192
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 192
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J178 MDL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Delicia in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Delicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 139,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Delicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J178 MDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Delicia typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Delicia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J178 MDL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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