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L897 HHO

1994 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

222,118 mi
Last recorded222,118 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Delica133,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 HHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 222,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Has play/room in n/s inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

All front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

All rear suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Both rear suspension springs not fully seated but still secure

Corrosion to both sills but not within prescribed area

Drivers washer jet only partly working but still providing sufficient water to screen

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

N/s/r handbrake cable outer deteriorated on outer

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit at time of test (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight leak from PAS system

Spare tyre defective

Water pump leaking

drivers wiper blade loose but still secure

Pass 25 Sep 2015 205,466 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside corrosion present

Fail 24 Sep 2015 205,466 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside corrosion present

Pass 21 Oct 2014 198,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 186,298 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 186,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 176,129 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 165,510 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 156,324 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 145,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 136,689 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 136,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 126,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 126,463 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 126,445 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 118,972 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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L897 HHO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,539 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 L897 HHO, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L897 HHO is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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