2009 Mitsubishi Delica 2.4L Petrol · YL59 GCF

The Mitsubishi Delica currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 14 April 2026 at 127,153 miles, but the maintenance trend over the preceding twelve months is mixed at best. The March 2026 test failed on a corroded and seriously weakened rear sub-frame, a structural defect that demands urgent attention. The April pass suggests that specific corrosion repair was carried out, yet the same test flagged both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers as severely deteriorated, meaning fresh advisories replaced the structural failure. This pattern indicates reactive rather than preventive maintenance, with one serious fault patched while others persist. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of regular use. The vehicle recorded 118,319 miles in January 2025, 118,852 miles in February 2025, and 127,153 miles by April 2026, representing roughly 8,300 miles over a sixteen-month window. That aligns with the typical annual figure of around 7,500 miles noted for a vehicle of this age, and no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record. The MOT history itself is dense and well-documented, providing a reliable picture of the vehicle's recent condition. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the rear sub-frame area, verifying that any corrosion repair involved proper welding and treatment rather than cosmetic covering. Both front lower ball joint dust covers remain advisory items, and deteriorated covers allow grit ingress that accelerates joint wear, so checking for play in the front suspension is essential. The recurring suspension knocking noted across multiple tests also warrants a thorough check of anti-roll bar linkages and front suspension arm bushes. The braking system has drawn consistent advisories for pad wear, and front tyre condition has been flagged repeatedly for edge wear and cracking, suggesting possible alignment or inflation issues. Lamp faults, headlamp lens hazing, and water ingress into the nearside rear lamp cluster have appeared across several tests, pointing to ongoing electrical or sealing weaknesses. A pre-purchase inspection should include a full suspension and steering check, a close look at the repaired sub-frame, and a verification that all lighting functions are fully operational.