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P553 RBP

1996 Mitsubishi Legnum

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,197 mi
Last recorded140,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum100,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 RBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,197 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

floor pans corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2012 137,727 miles

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

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

floorpans corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2010 130,787 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 117,752 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 100,984 miles

'Q' rated tyres fitted all round

all four tyres worn on inner edges Nearside rear getting down . offside rear on limit

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2008 100,973 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

'Q' rated tyres fitted all round

all four tyres worn on inner edges Nearside rear getting down . offside rear on limit

plastic outer cover sills fitted

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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P553 RBP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 100,412 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 P553 RBP, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P553 RBP registered?

P553 RBP is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P553 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 RBP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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