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P540 LJM

2002 Mitsubishi Legnum

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,533 mi
Last recorded122,533 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Legnum95,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 LJM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,533 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel metal fill pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2018 122,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel metal fill pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2017 111,483 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 111,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 95,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,646 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 87,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2013 78,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 70,829 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 70,829 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 67,690 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 63,731 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 60,464 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 60,464 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2008 56,596 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 51,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 46,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in tyre

slight damage to nearside and offside front chassis rails

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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P540 LJM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Legnum in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 95,049 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 P540 LJM, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P540 LJM registered?

P540 LJM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is P540 LJM safe to buy?

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