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L171 MEP

2007 Mitsubishi Delica

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,652 mi
Last recorded179,652 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Delica126,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 MEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 179,652 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at side near door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 179,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door corred and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at side near door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 179,280 miles

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

advise chassis heavily patched.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 179,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg adjacent to existing patches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

advise chassis heavily patched.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 178,620 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 178,620 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 176,163 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 176,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between both nearside rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between both offside rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to offside front flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from offside front flexible hose to offside front brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from rear limit valve to nearside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 173,643 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 173,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 170,650 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2013 170,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2012 155,355 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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L171 MEP is a 2007 Mitsubishi Delica in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 126,720 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 L171 MEP, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L171 MEP is a 2007 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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