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L479 SWT

1994 Mitsubishi Delicia

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

260,614 mi
Last recorded260,614 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Delicia141,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 SWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 260,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres perished

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2013 255,797 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 255,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 240,290 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 240,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 240,036 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 227,242 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 227,040 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake binding

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Delicia?

Based on 4,871 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,080
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Steering rack gaiter split 261
fog lamp not working 242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 192
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 192
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L479 SWT is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delicia in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Delicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 141,762 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 Delicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L479 SWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Delicia typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Delicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L479 SWT is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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