Is the Mitsubishi Delica reliable?

The Mitsubishi Delica has an average MOT pass rate of 73% across 27 years, based on 2,871 tests in 2026. That's 9 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2010 with a 84% pass rate.

Which year Mitsubishi Delica is best?

The 2010 Mitsubishi Delica has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 2014 model has the lowest at 56%. There's a 28 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Mitsubishi Delica

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 27 years from 2,871 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

73%

Total Tests

2,871

Best Year

2010 (84%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi Delica

The Mitsubishi Delica has been tested 2,871 times in 2026 MOT data across 27 model years (1994 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 113 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 56%. With a 28 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

The MITSUBISHI DELICA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 147,145 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 94,463 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Delica is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2970cc)

£1,592

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,342

Per month£195/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Delica?

vs national average-9% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average-7% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Mitsubishi Delica by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	75%	36	94,463 mi
2020	75%	77	91,051 mi
2019	74%	100	100,739 mi
2018	70%	130	123,939 mi
2017	69%	106	109,400 mi
2016	76%	117	116,546 mi
2015	66%	97	116,793 mi
2014	56%	43	130,899 mi
2013	82%	55	97,648 mi
2012	78%	40	97,466 mi
2011	74%	38	111,636 mi
2010	84%	113	116,653 mi
2009	75%	84	91,518 mi
2008	79%	146	94,057 mi
2007	81%	251	101,820 mi
2006	70%	242	139,601 mi
2005	72%	317	130,744 mi
2004	71%	251	133,428 mi
2003	60%	236	139,928 mi
2002	74%	81	112,946 mi
2001	73%	52	100,619 mi
2000	76%	42	134,203 mi
1999	81%	31	106,700 mi
1997	69%	32	134,608 mi
1996	76%	59	149,890 mi
1995	76%	54	142,453 mi
1994	61%	41	147,145 mi