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R417 CDC

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

200,376 mi
Last recorded200,376 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 CDC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 200,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 184,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 184,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 165,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 165,302 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 152,275 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 152,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 139,990 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 139,828 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 127,672 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 127,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 121,685 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 121,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 110,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 110,718 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 97,509 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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R417 CDC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R417 CDC, 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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R417 CDC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R417 CDC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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