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L896 XLR

1994 Mitsubishi Delcia

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,787 mi
Last recorded162,787 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Delcia128,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL896 XLR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelcia
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 162,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 152,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 139,488 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 127,098 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 113,549 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight black smoke at fast idle

Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 108,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 106,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 105,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 102,981 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 100,232 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some corrorsion to chassis rails offside and nearside front near front crossmember

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Delcia?

Based on 1,489 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
5,684
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
fog lamp not working 82
Steering rack gaiter split 72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
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L896 XLR is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delcia in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Delcia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 128,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Delcia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L896 XLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Delcia typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Delcia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L896 XLR is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delcia, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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