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J978 LRV

1992 Mitsubishi Delica

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,385 mi
Last recorded175,385 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Delica147,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 LRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 175,385 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 175,385 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 168,223 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 168,223 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 163,747 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 163,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 160,439 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 157,479 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 156,975 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 147,464 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 147,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J978 LRV is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J978 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J978 LRV registered?

J978 LRV is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J978 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J978 LRV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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