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P242 PYB

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,521 mi
Last recorded95,521 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 PYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,017 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,517 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 85,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,503 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 83,282 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 81,508 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,507 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 73,283 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,194 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 72,005 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 70,910 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 70,910 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 69,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 66,075 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 65,947 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 62,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 44,141 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 44,141 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P242 PYB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P242 PYB, 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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P242 PYB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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