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N849 PYJ

1996 Mitsubishi Delicia

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

209,049 mi
Last recorded209,049 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Delicia124,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 PYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 209,049 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear spring and suspension mounting areas corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2018 208,922 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke and loud knock when reved (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported load valve to rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported load valve to rear axle (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear spring and suspension mounting areas corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2017 198,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail close to excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear anti-roll bar bushes worn close to excessive

both front to rear brake pipes corroded, close to excessive

nearside rear brake pipe corroded ,close to excessive

Fail 8 Feb 2017 198,561 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip/main beam switch (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded, close to excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2016 188,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear both close to excess repairs advised (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chassis corroding close to excess in a few places

corrosion to inner arch holed but not in prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 188,276 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wipers (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear both close to excess repairs advised (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chassis corroding close to excess in a few places

corrosion to inner arch holed but not in prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 178,386 miles

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

chassis repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Feb 2015 178,344 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 171,210 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 171,210 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 163,173 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 163,173 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 155,200 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 155,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 147,390 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 147,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 137,809 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 137,809 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 129,864 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 129,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 120,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2007 112,116 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 112,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 106,268 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 102,367 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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N849 PYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delicia in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 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 N849 PYJ, 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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N849 PYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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