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IJI 1255

2003 Mitsubishi Legnum

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,571 mi
Last recorded60,571 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Legnum79,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJI 1255
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,571 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,451 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 60,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,304 miles

Front chassis rails damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front chassis rails dented

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

GENERAL CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BUT NONE EXCESSIVE

INNER SILL FLOORS AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OUTER SILL COVERS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

TYRES CRACKING WITHIN TREAD AREAS BUT NOT YET EXPOSING CANVAS OR PLY

Fail 25 Sep 2013 57,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

INNER SILL FLOORS AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

OUTER SILL COVERS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc/s corroded

Front exhaust flexible coupling deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 54,946 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,227 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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IJI 1255 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Legnum in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 79,268 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 IJI 1255, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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IJI 1255 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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