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R216 JEJ

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,101 mi
Last recorded235,101 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 JEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 235,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 234,078 miles

Brake pedal rubber

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 234,078 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Pan arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Pan arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 220,258 miles

Front Lower under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Lower all under vehicle components corroded

Rear coil springs corroded ( both sides )

Fail 27 Sep 2018 220,258 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch X 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer/along pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch X3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower all under vehicle and components corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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R216 JEJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R216 JEJ, 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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R216 JEJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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