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M398 FNW

2007 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,861 mi
Last recorded126,861 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Delica126,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 FNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 126,861 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion in too many places to individualise

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in n/s/f inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Middle row seat backrest has reasonable movement in hinged part when secure upright

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Damaged around ball joint

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

water in o/s/r light unit

Fail 12 May 2023 126,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel; arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion in too many places to individualise

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in n/s/f inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Middle row seat backrest has reasonable movement in hinged part when secure upright

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Damaged around ball joint

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

water in o/s/r light unit

Pass 26 May 2022 124,654 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion in too many places to individualise . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension ball joint inner bolt of three has been replaced with a bolt that is too short .

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Middle row seat backrest has reasonable movement in hinged part when secure upright .

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe by chassis leg and under by torsion bar is corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi is corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Damaged by ball joint cover end of suspension arm , very borderline . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle is corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides on axle end are deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 124,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Edge of previous repair cracked on edge of chassis leg behind spring mounting . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area corroded and holed . (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar attachment insecure Loose bolt , bolt not engaged into rear crossmember . (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded underside in too many places to individualise . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has one replacement bolt of three replaced with a bolt that is too short .

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Middle row outer seat back rest has reasonable movement in hinged part when secured upright .

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded below steering column u.j. and under chassis leg . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS Wiring insecure . (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Damaged by ball joint cover end of suspension arm , very borderline . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner valance corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm rear bushes on axle end are badly perished and splitting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 121,297 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 121,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 119,014 miles

Electrical wiring insecure internal battery behind n/s/f seat (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 118,967 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged loose wire rubbing on steering arm (1.6 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure internal battery behind n/s/f seat (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 114,106 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure around the battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 114,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure around the battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened main chassi outter skin (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 108,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened main chassi outter skin (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Aug 2016 99,844 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,035 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 94,971 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 93,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,150 miles

exhaust holed at rear

Fail 18 Jun 2013 89,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust holed at rear

Fail 2 Jul 2012 88,054 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,054 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,513 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,513 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,022 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 74,966 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M398 FNW is a 2007 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M398 FNW, 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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M398 FNW is a 2007 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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