1997 Mitsubishi Delica 2.8L Diesel · R170 BBK
1997 Mitsubishi Delica (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 253,717 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI DELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Nov 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 253,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R170 BBK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2021
- 253,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R170 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Delica (R170 BBK) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
R170 BBK Mileage History
- 17/11/2021253,714 mi
- 25/11/2021253,717 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 136 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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