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J189 MHC

2002 Mitsubishi Delicia

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

213,971 mi
Last recorded213,971 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Delicia189,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 MHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 213,971 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 210,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 208,562 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 206,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tank strap corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 206,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tank strap corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 205,667 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 205,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 203,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

ww blades starting to split

Fail 6 Jun 2011 200,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 200,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 197,039 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to os rear

Fail 28 May 2009 193,302 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 193,302 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 187,985 miles

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

Gearbox oil cooler leaking slightly

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake imbalance on upper limit

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Some front brake imbalance evident

Undercar brake pipes generally corroded, front to rear brake pipe adjacent to fuel tank badly corroded unable to fully assess obscured by other pipe work

Pass 16 May 2008 187,985 miles

Gearbox oil cooler leaking slightly

Rear brake imbalance on upper limit

Some front brake imbalance evident

Undercar brake pipes generally corroded, front to rear brake pipe adjacent to fuel tank badly corroded unable to fully assess obscured by other pipe work

Pass 10 May 2007 183,004 miles

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Radiator very poor condition

Rear axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 May 2007 183,004 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Radiator very poor condition

Rear axle brake pipe corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 180,065 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly.

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall.

spare wheel missing.

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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J189 MHC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delicia in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Delicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 189,498 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 Delicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J189 MHC, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Delicia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J189 MHC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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