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P829 RBP

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,156 mi
Last recorded116,156 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 RBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,156 miles

nearside and offside front to rear sills have corrosion

sill covers fitted

windows tinted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 116,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside front to rear sills have corrosion

sill covers fitted

windows tinted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 109,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside inner sills have surface rust

sill covers fitted

windows tinted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 103,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s&n/s outer sill coverd by plastic

Fail 17 Oct 2013 103,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s&n/s outer sill coverd by plastic

Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,870 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,313 miles

floor showing damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2011 90,313 miles

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

floor showing damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,406 miles

both sill coverd by plastic

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in rack

Fail 21 Jul 2009 74,701 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in 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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P829 RBP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P829 RBP, 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 P829 RBP registered?

P829 RBP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P829 RBP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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