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P878 AFE

2009 Mitsubishi Legnum

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,933 mi
Last recorded122,933 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum114,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 AFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 122,933 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 122,458 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,894 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 118,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,694 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rearmost tie bars design movement

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 116,683 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rearmost tie bars design movement

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,900 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 109,814 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,048 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,663 miles

advise slight power steering leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 81,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise slight power steering leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,177 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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P878 AFE is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P878 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P878 AFE is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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