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J473 NRU

2003 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,360 mi
Last recorded97,360 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Delica138,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 NRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,493 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 84,850 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,160 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,275 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 78,275 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,106 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 75,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

body work damaged

park brake close to limit

Pass 23 Nov 2005 70,649 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
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J473 NRU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 138,326 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 J473 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J473 NRU registered?

J473 NRU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is J473 NRU safe to buy?

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