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P612 EAB

1996 Mitsubishi Legnum

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,706 mi
Last recorded134,706 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum100,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 EAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2022 134,706 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at corner of floor to rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm - bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 134,295 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 134,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 133,114 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 132,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,905 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust in poor condition (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 118,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.143 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 109,490 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 109,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,577 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre low on edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2013 88,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,354 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,729 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 51,713 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,833 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 49,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 42,793 miles

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

slight play in steering rack track rods

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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P612 EAB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P612 EAB, 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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P612 EAB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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