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P255 JRB

1997 Mitsubishi Delicia

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,257 mi
Last recorded142,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia128,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 JRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 142,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 136,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2023 131,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021
Fail 23 Oct 2021 125,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 124,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,236 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 124,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 123,227 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 123,226 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing lap belt (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,894 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 120,891 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working on constantly (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,596 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 109,059 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 103,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,318 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 86,301 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,340 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 70,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,131 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 64,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Delicia?

Based on 4,871 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,080
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Steering rack gaiter split 261
fog lamp not working 242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 192
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 192
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P255 JRB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 128,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Delicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P255 JRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Delicia typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Delicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P255 JRB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P255 JRB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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