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J643 CPU

1991 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,609 mi
Last recorded186,609 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Delica149,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ643 CPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 186,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 176,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 176,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 172,638 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake flexible mount worn/split deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2020 168,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE BIND CANT ROTATE BY HAND

Fail 12 Aug 2020 168,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged STALK STUCK UNDER SEAT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE BIND CANT ROTATE BY HAND

Fail 22 Jan 2018 168,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 164,336 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber second hand fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2016 164,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 157,869 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 157,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both small pipes to caliperrs (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 144,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 139,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 133,854 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 133,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 123,037 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 123,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 112,365 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 112,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 102,565 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 102,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,941 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 94,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 94,278 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 93,421 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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J643 CPU is a 1991 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J643 CPU, 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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J643 CPU is a 1991 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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