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P172 CPR

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Turquoise Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

240,208 mi
Last recorded240,208 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 CPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 240,208 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak in centre box join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear tail pipe damaged missing

Fail 20 Oct 2023 240,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak in centre box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Rear rear tail pipe damaged missing

Pass 12 Oct 2022 236,089 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 236,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 227,231 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 227,181 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

minimum park brake effort only just met

Pass 24 Oct 2018 220,619 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 220,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 210,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 196,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 182,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rubbers (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted nearside front

Fail 8 Oct 2015 182,597 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rubbers (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted nearside front

Pass 10 Oct 2014 170,170 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 170,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 154,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2013 154,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 140,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2012 140,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 128,224 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 109,471 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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P172 CPR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Turquoise with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P172 CPR, 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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P172 CPR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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