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N482 SMX

1996 Mitsubishi Delicia

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,446 mi
Last recorded174,446 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delicia124,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN482 SMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 174,446 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 174,446 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 171,571 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 171,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 165,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 162,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 154,555 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 151,841 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 151,841 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 145,544 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 145,544 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 137,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 127,384 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 127,384 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 121,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 116,650 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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N482 SMX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delicia in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Delicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 124,000 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 N482 SMX, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Delicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N482 SMX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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