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V248 VKE

2000 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,226 mi
Last recorded197,226 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Delica159,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 VKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 197,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Offside flashing faster than nearside!? (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 197,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Handbrake controls partially covered with large wooden console constuction! (not Standard) Unable to operate easily! (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no effort recorded at all on decelerometer test! (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Offside flashing faster than nearside!? (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 184,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Third row of seats not fitted at time of test, partial inspection of seat belts.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 20 Jun 2024 184,843 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Third row of seats not fitted at time of test, partial inspection of seat belts.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 8 May 2024 184,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 169,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 169,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 169,062 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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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V248 VKE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 159,685 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 V248 VKE, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V248 VKE registered?

V248 VKE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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