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R375 CHE

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,398 mi
Last recorded129,398 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 CHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 129,398 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,864 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 115,842 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 115,356 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2021 115,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2020 115,028 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2020 115,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along nearside chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,769 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 107,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,891 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 105,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,146 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear antirollbar link bushes worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,528 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 93,082 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,101 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,613 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 79,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,828 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,828 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,773 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 64,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,981 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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R375 CHE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R375 CHE, 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 R375 CHE registered?

R375 CHE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R375 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 CHE shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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