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M981 VRC

1994 Mitsubishi Delicia

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

264,534 mi
Last recorded264,534 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Delicia141,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 VRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 264,534 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 264,511 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 264,488 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Corroded Pipes At Risk Of Bursting (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm Of Shock Absorber Mounting x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 259,909 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 259,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 244,643 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 244,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 218,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 199,019 miles

underside vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 199,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 195,755 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 195,677 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure tow ball loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 176,388 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 165,153 miles

Coolant leak air conditioning offside rear ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Inner front arch corroded

Nearside Rear spring mounting corroded

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner front arch corroded

Rear both tyres worn close

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 165,112 miles

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

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

Coolant leak air conditioning offside rear ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Inner front arch corroded

Nearside Rear spring mounting corroded

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner front arch corroded

Rear both tyres worn close

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 152,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 152,427 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 143,537 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 143,527 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 135,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 127,318 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 116,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 105,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 99,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 93,521 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 93,503 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 83,735 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

corrosion to front brake discs †slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2007 83,735 miles

corrosion to front brake discs †slight oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2006 83,381 miles

as before

Fail 10 Oct 2006 83,377 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracking/perrishing to various steering/suspension bushes †perrishing to various brake hoses †slight corrosion to exhaust system †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †

front tyre treads unevenly worn †all tyre treads worn perrished/cracked †screw in centre tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2005 74,128 miles

all road wheels centre caps missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake hoses perished

rear axle leaking oil

rear axle mounting bushes perished and cracked

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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M981 VRC is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delicia in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Delicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 141,762 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 Delicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M981 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Delicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M981 VRC is a 1994 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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