Mitsubishi Delica

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 27 model years from 2,871 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

73%

Total Tests

2,871

Highest Pass Rate

2010 (84%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi Delica

The Mitsubishi Delica was MOT tested 2,871 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 27 model years (1994 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 model has the highest pass rate at 84% from 113 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 24 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mitsubishi Delicas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,713

Per month£226/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Delica?

vs average of all models-9% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread24 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving 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

Questions about the Mitsubishi Delica

Is the Mitsubishi Delica reliable?

Across its 27 model years in our data (1994 to 2021), the Mitsubishi Delica averages a 73% MOT pass rate, from 2,871 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2010 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 84%.

Which year Mitsubishi Delica has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 Mitsubishi Delica has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 60%, a 24 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.