Petrol Mitsubishi Delica: MOT pass rate

68.4% of petrol Mitsubishi Delicas pass the MOT first time, measured across 759 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 100,459.

Petrol against the other Mitsubishi Delica versions

Why the fuel type changes the number

Petrol cars avoid the DPF and emissions failures that catch diesels, and usually fail on the same consumables as any other car.

On the Mitsubishi Delica specifically, petrol is the strongest at 68.4%, and this petrol version sits 3.5 points above the 64.9% model average.

What it means if you are buying one

The petrol Mitsubishi Delica is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Buying a damaged one? run it through the analyzer, check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.

Mileage is part of the answer

The average petrol Mitsubishi Delica had covered 100,459 miles at test, against 151,519 for the diesel. That is above average and into the range where cambelts and water pumps are due if they have not already been done, so ask for the service history rather than take the mileage on trust.

Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Mitsubishi Delica page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.

Most common MOT failures on a petrol Mitsubishi Delica

1. Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, 4% of tests (18.9x the national rate for this defect)
2. An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 5.6% of tests (12.71x the national rate for this defect)
3. Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 5.9% of tests (7.86x the national rate for this defect)
4. A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 6.4% of tests (4.16x the national rate for this defect)
5. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 2.9% of tests (3.03x the national rate for this defect)
6. Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, 2.9% of tests (2.76x the national rate for this defect)
7. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 2.6% of tests (2.57x the national rate for this defect)
8. A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 4.4% of tests (2.4x the national rate for this defect)
9. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 4.6% of tests (2.39x the national rate for this defect)
10. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 11.2% of tests (2.23x the national rate for this defect)

From 769 DVSA-tracked petrol Mitsubishi Delica tests, 2024, split out from the Mitsubishi Delica's other fuel types. DVSA testers marked 3.24% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 5.11% nationally. See which fuel type fails on the most dangerous defects nationally for how that compares across the whole fleet.

Most common MOT advisories on a petrol Mitsubishi Delica

Flagged but doesn't fail the car, a different list from the failures above.

1. A wheel bearing with excessive play, 6.8% of tests (10.42x the national rate for this defect)
2. A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, 5.5% of tests (4.09x the national rate for this defect)
3. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 33% of tests (2.47x the national rate for this defect), also fails
4. Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, 13.3% of tests (2.39x the national rate for this defect)
5. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 5.7% of tests (2.01x the national rate for this defect), also fails
6. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 8.5% of tests (1.36x the national rate for this defect)
7. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 11.3% of tests (1.21x the national rate for this defect)
8. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 12.2% of tests
9. Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, 9.2% of tests
10. A tyre seriously damaged, 7.5% of tests

From 769 DVSA-tracked petrol Mitsubishi Delica tests, 2024.

Other Mitsubishi Delica fuel types

• Diesel Mitsubishi Delica - 60.9%

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