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J948 NRU

1992 Mitsubishi Delica

Grey Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,499 mi
Last recorded161,499 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Delica147,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ948 NRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 161,499 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear propshaft u/j worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 155,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 149,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 143,322 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 139,642 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 139,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 135,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 135,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 129,297 miles

ref to test 360133166232

Fail 20 Sep 2006 129,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front lower shock absorber bushes are worn

both rear shock absorbers are a little weak

both steering rack gaitors are cracking

hand brake has a lot of travel

n/s wing mirror is broken

rear suspension shackle bushes are cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2005 117,681 miles

both steering rack gaitors are cracking

exhaust tail pipe seam is a bit rusty

rear shackle bushes are cracking

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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J948 NRU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica in Grey with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J948 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 J948 NRU registered?

J948 NRU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J948 NRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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