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P606 JNU

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,343 mi
Last recorded112,343 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 JNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 112,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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 Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer body cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Behind brake backing plate (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill to rear suspension arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 106,964 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 106,400 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 106,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 105,133 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 105,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,004 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all linkages and bushes have some play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 101,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all linkages and bushes have some play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,505 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 97,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 95,842 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 93,903 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,364 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 91,301 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 91,301 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

o/s/f inner drioveshaft boot split

Pass 24 Nov 2009 85,359 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 85,359 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,865 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 80,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,549 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 69,322 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 69,322 miles

Rear Panhard rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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P606 JNU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P606 JNU, 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 P606 JNU registered?

P606 JNU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P606 JNU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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