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P71 PLW

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

164,771 mi
Last recorded164,771 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 PLW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2006 164,771 miles

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Nov 2006 164,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

as before

Fail 28 Oct 2006 164,710 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to near side sill

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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P71 PLW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P71 PLW, 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 P71 PLW registered?

P71 PLW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P71 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 PLW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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