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P515 OET

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,470 mi
Last recorded173,470 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 OET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 173,470 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2025 173,211 miles

under vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 4 Feb 2025 173,208 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 172,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 172,393 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 171,671 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 171,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 104,813 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Both front outer abs wires (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,240 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill support marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill and chassis large area marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe split on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,790 miles

Spare Wheel Flat

Under Body Undersealed

Fail 23 Jul 2018 101,787 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare Wheel Flat

Under Body Undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,162 miles

Spare Tyre Flat

Under Body Undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2016 98,706 miles

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

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

under side of car under sealed

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,612 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,670 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 90,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,977 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 83,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,226 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 78,199 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 78,199 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 65,076 miles

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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P515 OET is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P515 OET, 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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P515 OET is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P515 OET shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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