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LW52 GRU

2002 Mitsubishi Delica

White Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,347 mi
Last recorded81,347 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Delica137,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 GRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 81,347 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 69,816 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 69,816 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,569 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 58,511 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 137,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 27,429 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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LW52 GRU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica in White with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 137,268 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 LW52 GRU, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LW52 GRU?

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What year was LW52 GRU registered?

LW52 GRU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LW52 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 GRU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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