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J39 NRU

1991 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

197,614 mi
Last recorded197,614 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Delica149,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ39 NRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 197,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 197,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 197,614 miles

brake judder from front brakes

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front bumpstop split

slight play in rear suspension springs

Fail 3 Aug 2010 197,614 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front bumpstop split

slight play in rear suspension springs

Pass 15 Jul 2009 187,560 miles

slight brake judder

slight play in roll bar links

Fail 29 Jun 2009 187,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 174,521 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 174,511 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 164,785 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 164,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 146,362 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 146,362 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 146,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J39 NRU is a 1991 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J39 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J39 NRU is a 1991 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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