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R371 KAR

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,933 mi
Last recorded59,933 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 KAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,933 miles

RFR's as per mot 824481020018

Fail 21 Jan 2010 59,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Front and rear tyres different size

Front anti roll bar has slight play in balljoints and bushes

Nearside rear tyre sidewall quite perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front inner cv boot split

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

very bad oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 56,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,947 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 49,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

All brake discs slightly pitted.

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters split.

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2007 43,190 miles

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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R371 KAR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R371 KAR, 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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What year was R371 KAR registered?

R371 KAR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 27 December 1997.

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