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M173 VRC

1995 Mitsubishi Delicia

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,068 mi
Last recorded130,068 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Delicia139,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 VRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 130,068 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills corroding - NS and OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills corroding - NS and OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 124,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,304 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,752 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to osr hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 112,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to osr hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 112,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corosion to underside

Pass 18 Apr 2015 112,419 miles

corosion to underside

Pass 22 Mar 2014 110,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 109,253 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 109,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,875 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 102,872 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 96,793 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 90,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 84,115 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 75,436 miles

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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M173 VRC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delicia in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Delicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 139,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M173 VRC, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Delicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M173 VRC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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