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R197 RMW

2009 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,721 mi
Last recorded108,721 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Delica108,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 RMW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,721 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,954 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,443 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 96,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 90,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 86,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 83,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,679 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 79,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R197 RMW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 108,721 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 R197 RMW, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R197 RMW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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