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P742 AFE

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,249 mi
Last recorded164,249 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 AFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 164,249 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 161,331 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 161,029 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 159,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 158,921 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 155,785 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 153,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 153,165 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 151,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section has slight blow (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 134,344 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 134,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 123,569 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 123,569 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 114,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 100,750 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 99,736 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 99,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

There is play in the o/s end of the steering rack .

Fail 23 Jun 2011 99,505 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside track rod inner ball joint worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 71,092 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,092 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,070 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P742 AFE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P742 AFE, 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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What year was P742 AFE registered?

P742 AFE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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