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
27
How reliable is the Mitsubishi Delica?
Mitsubishi Delica by Year
| 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 |
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About the Mitsubishi Delica
The Mitsubishi Delica has been tested 2,871 times in 2024 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.
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