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J879 NRU

1992 Mitsubishi Delica

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

223,686 mi
Last recorded223,686 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Delica147,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 NRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 223,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle has corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2025 223,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill needs welding. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill needs welding. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly cracked. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 216,901 miles

no smoke detected on emission test

Fail 4 Mar 2024 216,881 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion on arch within 300mm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 6 Mar 2023 208,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 201,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 197,921 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 185,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 81,665 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,484 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,478 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,932 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,926 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 162,347 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 142,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 129,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 112,515 miles

EVIDENCE OF PLAY IN STEERING MECHANISM.FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHING.STEERING RACK GAITORS PERISHING.

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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J879 NRU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J879 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.

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What year was J879 NRU registered?

J879 NRU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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