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P401 RBP

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

279,579 mi
Last recorded279,579 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 RBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 279,579 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

hand brake could improve

under tray damaged

washers could improve

Fail 8 Jul 2016 279,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

hand brake could improve

under tray damaged

washers could improve

Pass 14 Jul 2015 270,754 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 255,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 255,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 244,031 miles

oil leak engine area

Pass 30 Mar 2012 233,591 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 218,876 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 218,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 193,413 miles

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

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

emissions 0

Pass 20 Nov 2008 161,645 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 161,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 146,494 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P401 RBP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P401 RBP, 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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P401 RBP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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