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M493 RCY

1994 Mitsubishi Delcia

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,875 mi
Last recorded150,875 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Delcia128,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 RCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelcia
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 150,875 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake pipe blown across axle o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all inner arches, front to back and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed lack of water in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed within 30cm of suspension locating point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch holed within 30cm of suspension/seatbelt anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of suspension locating point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis tunnel holed within 30cm of suspension locating point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed x3 within 30cm of seatbelt/seat anchorage points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch holed within 30cm of suspension component/seatbelt anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak no water in engine ()

Front steering and suspension components heavily corroded

Inner sills both sides heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front foglight inoperative

Rear all suspension components heavily corroded

Rear boot lid/hatch unable to be open from outside gained access through rear seats

Rear wiper blade defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 heavily perished between treads advice changing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 146,737 miles

Front Chassis slightly corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 142,764 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 142,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 137,536 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 137,536 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2013 128,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 128,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 121,133 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 121,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 121,089 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 121,033 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 121,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 118,190 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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M493 RCY is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delcia in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M493 RCY, 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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M493 RCY is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delcia, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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