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P573 DFR

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,617 mi
Last recorded88,617 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 DFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2019 88,617 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,940 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint 2 x rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion all underneath (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 82,030 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 82,014 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi deteriating

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 78,921 miles

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)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 78,921 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,103 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 71,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 66,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion underbody

Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 61,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,111 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 57,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 51,087 miles

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

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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P573 DFR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P573 DFR, 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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P573 DFR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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