CarVerify

Free Car Check

J387 NRU

1992 Mitsubishi Delica

Silver Diesel 2470cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,692 mi
Last recorded237,692 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Delica147,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ387 NRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 237,692 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in the n/s/r outer antiroll bar drop link

Pass 21 Jan 2014 217,766 miles

rear shackle bushes are worn and perishing

slight play in both front lower shock absorber bushes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jan 2014 217,766 miles

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

rear shackle bushes are worn and perishing

slight play in both front lower shock absorber bushes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Feb 2013 200,032 miles

o/s inner sill is alittle rusty

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Jan 2012 178,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 178,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 154,324 miles

both rear anti roll bar outer links are a little worn

both steering rack gaitors are cracking and perishing

exhaust is quite rusty

n/s center row seat removed at the time of the test

o/s/f brake is binding on slightly

slight play in the o/s inner tie rod end joint

Pass 26 Jan 2010 146,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 143,243 miles

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

both rear antiroll bar links are worn

front suspension is quite close too the bump stops

n/s/r tyre is wearing low on the out side edge

rear shackle bushes are cracking and perishing

vehicles under body is quite rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2009 143,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both rear antiroll bar links are worn

front suspension is quite close too the bump stops

n/s/r tyre is wearing low on the out side edge

rear shackle bushes are cracking and perishing

vehicles under body is quite rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2008 139,005 miles

both rear shackle bushes are cracking and perishing

evidence of play in n/s/f track rod end

n/s rack gaitor is perishing

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2007 123,835 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 123,134 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 114,151 miles

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
Full Mitsubishi Delica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J387 NRU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica in Silver with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J387 NRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J387 NRU?

You can check the full history of J387 NRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J387 NRU registered?

J387 NRU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J387 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J387 NRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J387 NRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J387 NRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.