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M448 VRC

2005 Mitsubishi Delcia

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,619 mi
Last recorded161,619 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Delcia132,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 VRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelcia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 161,619 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 157,022 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 148,185 miles

Engine oil leak.

Four wheel drive light flashing on.

Offside Front inner spot light lense missing.

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread.

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish and split.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links.

Some play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 148,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Engine oil leak.

Four wheel drive light flashing on.

Offside Front inner spot light lense missing.

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish and split.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links.

Some play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 136,585 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oily

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/f foglight broken

Fail 29 Jul 2015 136,585 miles

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/f foglight broken

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oily

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 134,839 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 124,834 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 124,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 109,142 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 109,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 106,817 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 102,201 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf inner cv boot split

osf inner cv boot spilt

Fail 15 Apr 2010 102,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf inner cv boot spilt

Fail 9 Apr 2009 91,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 85,388 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,997 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,962 miles

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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M448 VRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delcia in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Delcia models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 132,502 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 Delcia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M448 VRC, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Delcia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M448 VRC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delcia, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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