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P668 AYG

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,122 mi
Last recorded189,122 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 AYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 189,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 189,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 175,955 miles

front and rear discs rusty

front bumper damaged

n/s inner drive shaft boot deteriateing

Fail 5 Sep 2013 175,955 miles

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

front and rear discs rusty

front bumper damaged

n/s inner drive shaft boot deteriateing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 166,916 miles

Off side front window rain guard damaged

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 166,763 miles

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)

Off side front window rain guard damaged

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 158,346 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inners

Fail 26 Aug 2011 158,310 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inners

Pass 26 Mar 2010 145,117 miles

2x l.e.d.s inoperative in centre stop light

front bumper slightly damaged

front exhaust slightly damaged and has a slight blow

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2009 137,107 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 112,168 miles

both front tyres replaced by secondhand tyres

front brakepads wearing low

front bumper previously dam aged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2008 112,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brakepads wearing low

front bumper previously dam aged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight judder at front brakes

slight play in steering rack

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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P668 AYG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P668 AYG, 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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P668 AYG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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