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P709 AHO

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Petrol 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,874 mi
Last recorded133,874 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 AHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 133,874 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 133,872 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2010 127,295 miles

slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

Fail 13 Jul 2010 127,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,967 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 103,631 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 100,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 133,092 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 133,092 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P709 AHO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P709 AHO, 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 P709 AHO registered?

P709 AHO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P709 AHO safe to buy?

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