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P618 YAE

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,103 mi
Last recorded129,103 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 YAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 129,103 miles

Complete underseal to underside

both front suspension arms slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2011 129,392 miles

Oil leak

park brake only just met limits

Fail 2 Feb 2011 129,386 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 128,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 119,997 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 119,997 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 119,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 119,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 104,096 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 104,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

oil leak

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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P618 YAE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P618 YAE, 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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P618 YAE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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