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L97 JHM

2007 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

227,141 mi
Last recorded227,141 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Delica126,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 JHM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 227,141 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside links bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill holed

Offside Front rebound block missing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row seats missing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside /nearside sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside / nearside underfloor sections generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underfloor sections generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside /nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front offside / nearside outer underfloor sections holed

Fail 18 Nov 2025 227,007 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside links bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill holed

Offside Front rebound block missing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row seats missing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside /nearside sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside / nearside underfloor sections generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underfloor sections generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside /nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front offside / nearside outer underfloor sections holed

Pass 15 Nov 2024 224,315 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill holed

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front rebound block missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front offside / nearside underfloor outer sections corroded /holed

Fail 25 Oct 2024 224,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti-roll bar (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti-roll bar (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outersill holed

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front rebound block missing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside /nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front offside / nearside underfloor outer sections corroded /holed

Pass 19 Oct 2023 216,271 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill holed

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter small flange (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front rebound block missing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front offside / nearside underfloor outer sections corroded / holed

Fail 6 Oct 2023 216,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main box sections holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill holed

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front rebound block missing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front offside / nearside underfloor outer sections corroded / holed

Fail 8 Jul 2021 216,240 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above steering rack (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front under sill excessively corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front under sill excessively corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 212,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 208,343 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 205,842 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 205,842 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 201,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2015 198,433 miles

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 194,700 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 194,700 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 190,511 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 190,511 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 178,324 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 178,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 163,506 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 144,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 122,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 114,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 114,188 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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L97 JHM is a 2007 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L97 JHM, 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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L97 JHM is a 2007 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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