
Mitsubishi Delica
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,800 cc
L97 JHMMOT history
L97 JHM is a green diesel Mitsubishi Delica first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 227,141 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 227,141 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,482 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L97 JHM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Delica
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 28 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L97 JHM was last recorded at 227,141 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Jun 2019: 56,176 miles, lower than 208,343 miles on 22 Jun 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 227,007 miles · 18 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 134 miles
- Average per year
- 6,482 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 227,141 miles
- 2024 – 224,315 miles
- 2023 – 216,271 miles
- 2021 – 216,240 miles
- 2020 – 212,829 miles
- 2019 – 56,176 miles
- 2018 – 208,343 miles
- 2017 – 205,842 miles
- 2016 – 201,947 miles
- 2015 – 198,433 miles
- 2013 – 190,511 miles
- 2012 – 178,324 miles
- 2011 – 163,506 miles
- 2009 – 122,917 miles
- 2008 – 114,205 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside links bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill holedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front rebound block missingRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row seats missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside /nearside sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside / nearside underfloor sections generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underfloor sections generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside /nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront offside / nearside outer underfloor sections holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underwing areas corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,141 miles (+134)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 227,141 miles
- Test number
- 249812121062
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside links bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front rebound block missing
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row seats missing
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside /nearside sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside / nearside underfloor sections generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underfloor sections generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside /nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront offside / nearside outer underfloor sections holed
Fail227,007 miles (+2,692)1 dangerous1 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,007 miles
- Test number
- 370580078680
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside links bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front rebound block missing
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row seats missing
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside /nearside sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside / nearside underfloor sections generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underfloor sections generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside /nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront offside / nearside outer underfloor sections holed
Pass224,315 miles (+85)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 224,315 miles
- Test number
- 824240864622
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front rebound block missing
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront offside / nearside underfloor outer sections corroded /holed
Fail224,230 miles (+7,959)5 major3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,230 miles
- Test number
- 801152196681
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti-roll bar (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti-roll bar (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear links bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outersill holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front rebound block missing
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside /nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront offside / nearside underfloor outer sections corroded /holed
Pass216,271 miles (+18)4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 216,271 miles
- Test number
- 183233030964
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter small flange (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front rebound block missing
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront offside / nearside underfloor outer sections corroded / holed
Fail216,253 miles (+13)1 dangerous6 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,253 miles
- Test number
- 924837236309
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main box sections holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing upper section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear links bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front rebound block missing
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside / nearside underwing areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront offside / nearside underfloor outer sections corroded / holed
Fail216,240 miles (+3,411)2 major3 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,240 miles
- Test number
- 257398843625
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above steering rack (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front under sill excessively corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front under sill excessively corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
Pass212,829 miles (+156,653)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 212,829 miles
- Test number
- 964914042919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,176 miles (-152,167)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 56,176 miles
- Test number
- 581901851246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,343 miles (+2,501)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 208,343 miles
- Test number
- 321656393776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 205,842 miles
- Test number
- 701570136510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,842 miles (+3,895)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,842 miles
- Test number
- 992031730910
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass201,947 miles (+3,514)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 201,947 miles
- Test number
- 772999119062
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
Pass198,433 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 198,433 miles
- Test number
- 206958675415
- NoteUnderneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion.
Pass194,700 km
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 194,700 km
- Test number
- 849178494183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,700 km3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,700 km
- Test number
- 867994584105
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass190,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 190,511 miles
- Test number
- 459092573136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,511 miles (+12,187)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,511 miles
- Test number
- 279273363185
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass178,324 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 178,324 miles
- Test number
- 417328682166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,236 miles (+14,730)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,236 miles
- Test number
- 387080582159
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass163,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 163,506 miles
- Test number
- 797909971149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,046 km
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 144,046 km
- Test number
- 682509670199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,917 miles (+8,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 122,917 miles
- Test number
- 572292789139
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass114,205 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 114,205 miles
- Test number
- 333937678155
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail114,188 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,188 miles
- Test number
- 922556378191
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L97 JHM
- Does L97 JHM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 JHM is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L97 JHM?
- The MOT on L97 JHM is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L97 JHM done?
- L97 JHM was recorded at 227,141 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 6,482 miles a year.
- Has L97 JHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L97 JHM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L97 JHM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L97 JHM find?
- L97 JHM passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside links bushes; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link, and 10 more.
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