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P988 FTA

1997 Mitsubishi Delicia

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,841 mi
Last recorded159,841 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia128,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 FTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 159,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears and axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 157,223 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to rear flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 155,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

diesel leak off pipes perished

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,485 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper ripped

Fail 25 Mar 2021 154,485 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear wiper ripped

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 152,526 miles

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

upper and lower guards fitted covering testable components

Fail 30 Aug 2019 152,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

upper and lower guards fitted covering testable components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 146,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 141,135 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 141,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured spot welds fractured between sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 137,303 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongey

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 133,335 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 133,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 103,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil over filled

rear number plate delaminated

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 17 Apr 2010 95,207 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 95,207 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Delicia?

Based on 4,871 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,080
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Steering rack gaiter split 261
fog lamp not working 242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 192
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 192
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P988 FTA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 128,960 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 Delicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P988 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Delicia typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Delicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P988 FTA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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