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P78 BNW

2009 Mitsubishi Legnum

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,730 mi
Last recorded166,730 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum114,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 BNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 166,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 166,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 157,682 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 157,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 149,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 142,557 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 140,829 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 130,376 miles

COULD NOT SEE BRAKE PIPES ON REAR

Pass 17 May 2011 122,835 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 122,831 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 107,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 107,262 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 93,701 miles

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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P78 BNW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 114,124 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 P78 BNW, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P78 BNW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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