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J989 MHC

1992 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

235,598 mi
Last recorded235,598 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Delica147,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 MHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,479cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 235,598 miles

vehicle has corrosion in various places to under body of vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2019 235,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside top off wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle has corrosion in various places to under body of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2018 226,295 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))

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

Offside Front inner sill

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 207,505 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 189,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 175,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 168,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 163,780 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 163,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 151,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 141,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 129,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 113,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 101,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 93,454 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 88,590 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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J989 MHC is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J989 MHC, 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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J989 MHC is a 1992 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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