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M893 DEX

1999 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,503 mi
Last recorded170,503 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Delica142,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 DEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 170,503 miles

NSF + OSF Metal brake pipes fitted to brake calipers touch lower bump stops when steering is turned to full lock , left and righthand . when suspension is on full droop .

Fail 17 Aug 2007 170,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Footbrake slight long travel.

NSF+OSF Indicator/side light lenses slight insecure.

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

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

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

OSR Tyre uneven wear .

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear most seat belts not inspected due to being stowed away.

Rear tailgate catch slight fault .

Windsreen washers part blocked .

Pass 25 Aug 2006 154,841 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 154,682 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

under side of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 12 Aug 2005
Fail 9 Aug 2005 140,031 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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M893 DEX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 142,710 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 Delica fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 3,550 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M893 DEX, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M893 DEX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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