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J291 WRX

1992 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

129,672 mi
Last recorded129,672 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Delica147,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 WRX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 129,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 129,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 115,807 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 115,807 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 115,777 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre n/s seat belt not present

centre rear view mirror loose

metal brackets protruding from front of vehicle

non-standard mirror fitted n/s

o/s inner sill corroded at rear

o/s/f seat belt stork incorrectly positioned

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2007 115,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Metal brackets protruding from front of vehicle

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

Non-standard mirror fitted to n/s

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

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

Oil leak

centre n/s seat belt not present

centre rear view mirror loose fitment

o/s inner sill corroded through at rear

o/s/f seat belt stalk incorrectly positioned

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2006 99,758 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 99,758 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

nearside exterrior mirror missing

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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J291 WRX is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 147,349 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 J291 WRX, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J291 WRX registered?

J291 WRX is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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