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R457 KAW

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,983 mi
Last recorded79,983 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 KAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 79,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on limit , rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

horn insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2025 79,978 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on limit , rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

horn insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,274 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 76,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 73,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 73,533 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes corrosion on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,253 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,989 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,316 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,888 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 43,893 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 43,893 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 33,470 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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R457 KAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R457 KAW, 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 R457 KAW registered?

R457 KAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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