CarVerify

Free Car Check

R123 WFV

1997 Mitsubishi Delicia

Green Diesel 2830cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,785 mi
Last recorded153,785 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia128,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 WFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 153,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 151,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 150,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 150,122 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 150,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle corroded in several places

Fail 3 Jun 2016 148,506 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Underside of vehicle corroded in several places

Pass 23 Mar 2015 138,010 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 138,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated.

Offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 131,411 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 131,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,878 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,290 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 114,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,029 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2009 100,920 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 98,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 98,789 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 98,788 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Mitsubishi Delicia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R123 WFV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R123 WFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R123 WFV?

You can check the full history of R123 WFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R123 WFV registered?

R123 WFV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R123 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 WFV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R123 WFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R123 WFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.