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E14 WWA

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,249 mi
Last recorded138,249 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 WWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 138,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 134,862 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 131,228 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 126,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 123,760 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 119,869 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 89,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

oil leak at rear differential

Fail 30 Sep 2013 79,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak at rear differential

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,969 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,969 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,277 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 53,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,853 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Legnum?

Based on 3,624 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,415
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 150
Steering rack gaiter split 139
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 134
position lamp(s) not working 114
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E14 WWA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 107,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Legnum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E14 WWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Legnum typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E14 WWA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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