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V542 VKE

1999 Mitsubishi Delica

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Delica142,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 VKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 137,542 miles

rear fog lamp tell-tale works but is not visible from driving position

Pass 22 Oct 2024 132,527 miles

middle row of seats missing at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2024 132,499 miles

Boot lid component insecure eternal handle held on with stickers (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle row of seats missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2023 127,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog light tell tail is not visible from drivers seat

wiper blades are insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2023 127,686 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog light tell tail is not visible from drivers seat

wiper blades are insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2022 124,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear fog tell tale is working but not visible from drivers seat

Fail 31 Jan 2022 124,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear fog tell tale is working but is not visible from drivers seating area

Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,599 miles

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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V542 VKE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Delica in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V542 VKE, 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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What year was V542 VKE registered?

V542 VKE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is V542 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 VKE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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