MITSUBISHI DELICA1997 · 2.8L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a worsening trend in structural integrity. While it passed its last test in March 2022 at 194,605 miles, this followed a significant failure just nine days prior. The March 2022 failure revealed critical structural weaknesses where the offside rear chassis and outer sill suffered excessive corrosion that reduced structural strength. Although the subsequent pass noted that the nearside rear mounting corrosion was not yet excessive, the recurring nature of these faults suggests the vehicle's frame is in a state of advanced decay. At 194,605 miles, the Delica has covered a consistent average of approximately 6,700 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of its twenty-nine age. However, there is a significant gap in the data as the last recorded MOT was conducted in March 2022. With the date being June 2026, the vehicle has operated without an official safety check for over four years. This lack of recent oversight, combined with the high mileage, indicates that the condition of mechanical components and structural points has likely deteriorated considerably since the last recorded inspection. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the chassis and subframe areas. The history consistently flags severe corrosion on the offside subframe mounting, inner sills, and suspension mounting points. Particular attention is required for the brake pipes, which were noted as corroded and hidden by grease in 2020 and 2021 to mask rust. The suspension system, specifically the ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages which showed signs of excessive wear in 2022, should be checked for play or imminent failure as these components have not been verified in years.