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W459 RCU

2017 Mitsubishi Delica

White Lpg 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,389 mi
Last recorded105,389 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Delica115,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 RCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 105,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 103,222 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 103,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 97,456 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) little play ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,785 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 74,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load-sensing valve to flexible hose (both pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,103 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 64,102 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 75 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 48,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,485 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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W459 RCU is a 2017 Mitsubishi Delica in White with a 2,970cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2017 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 115,568 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W459 RCU, 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 9 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W459 RCU registered?

W459 RCU is a 2017 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 July 2017.

Is W459 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W459 RCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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