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P23 HBC

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,868 mi
Last recorded167,868 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 HBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 167,868 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 165,477 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 165,477 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 155,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 146,552 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 139,310 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 139,310 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 128,001 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 17 Dec 2008 119,808 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 111,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P23 HBC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P23 HBC, 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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What year was P23 HBC registered?

P23 HBC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P23 HBC safe to buy?

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