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R252 ADP

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,757 mi
Last recorded209,757 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 ADP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 209,757 miles

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

Front Oil leak

Front Under tray fitted

Suspension and brake components slight corroded front and rear both sides

Vehicle body, chassis or structure repaired and covered under sealant

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under body covered under sealant but many rusts are seen

Fail 25 Jun 2018 209,757 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Oil leak

Front Under tray fitted

Suspension and brake components slight corroded front and rear both sides

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under body covered under sealant but many rusts are seen

Pass 11 Sep 2017 207,557 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 207,520 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 202,575 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge. ok for mot.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 193,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 184,360 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 184,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 173,266 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 173,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 162,149 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 162,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 153,241 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 141,795 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 141,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 128,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 116,619 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 104,605 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 91,955 miles

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

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

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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R252 ADP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Black 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 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 R252 ADP, 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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R252 ADP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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