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P231 FEP

2009 Mitsubishi Legnum

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,035 mi
Last recorded120,035 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum114,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 FEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 120,035 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise offside front tyre slight worn on outer edge

Fail 18 May 2013 120,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise offside front tyre slight worn on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2012 109,876 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 109,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 98,352 miles

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

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

advise offside front wiper blade slight torn ?but still clearing windscreen

Fail 3 May 2011 98,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

advise offside front wiper blade slight torn ?but still clearing windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2010 86,897 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 77,151 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P231 FEP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 114,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P231 FEP, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P231 FEP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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