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R902 JBA

1997 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,225 mi
Last recorded113,225 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Delica130,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 JBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 113,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 109,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 106,127 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 103,515 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 101,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 92,606 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 88,767 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 88,518 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 84,935 miles

Wipers smeary.

Pass 13 May 2016 75,907 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 62,811 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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R902 JBA 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 92.9%.

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 R902 JBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R902 JBA registered?

R902 JBA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R902 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 JBA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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