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P992 VFA

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Petrol 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,980 mi
Last recorded98,980 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 VFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,980 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 73,988 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 73,978 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,954 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 65,945 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,383 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,017 miles

advise nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,747 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 55,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 55,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P992 VFA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P992 VFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P992 VFA registered?

P992 VFA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P992 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P992 VFA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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