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M317 FNW

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Yellow Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,703 mi
Last recorded107,703 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 FNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 107,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery not fully secured

corrosion on offside and nearside chassis behind front wishbones

corrosion on offside and nearside rear chassis [in rear wheel arches]

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake backing plate corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight play inner steering joints

Fail 8 May 2015 107,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery not fully secured

corrosion on offside and nearside chassis behind front wishbones

corrosion on offside and nearside rear chassis [in rear wheel arches]

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake backing plate corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight play inner steering joints

Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,620 miles

Battery insecure

corrosion on front suspension

corrosion on o/s/f brake back plate

corrosion on rear suspension

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on side walls

Fail 3 Sep 2010 99,620 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on front suspension

corrosion on o/s/f brake back plate

corrosion on rear suspension

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on side walls

rear discs slightly worn & pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2007 89,058 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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M317 FNW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Yellow with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 130,987 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 M317 FNW, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M317 FNW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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