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P940 JBC

2001 Mitsubishi Legnum

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,840 mi
Last recorded148,840 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum96,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 JBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 148,840 miles

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

General floor surface corrosion.

Horn hanging by wiring

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

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

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear pads low and rear discs rusty.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 148,730 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)

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

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

General floor surface corrosion.

Horn hanging by wiring

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

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

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear pads low and rear discs rusty.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 144,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 144,499 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 140,524 miles

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

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

horn unit loose

oil leak from gear box

Fail 10 Dec 2013 140,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

exhaust blow at front front pipe

gear box oil leak

horn loose

steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 136,205 miles

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

front no plate ref additional info in 6.3 of manual

reg plate lamps have a blueish colour !!

Fail 3 Dec 2012 136,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

battery insecure

front no plate ref additional info in 6.3 of manual

reg plate lamps have a blueish colour !!

Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,098 miles

oil leak from turbo area.

rear number plate lamps showing blue light !!!

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 31 Oct 2011 124,853 miles

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

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

oil leak from turbo area.

rear number plate lamps showing blue light !!!

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 116,999 miles

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in offside rack

Fail 1 Nov 2010 116,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in offside rack

Pass 2 Nov 2009 111,068 miles

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

both number plate lights show a blue light

nearside outer washer jet not in good working order, screen still clears ok

nearside rear view mirror damaged affecting the rear view

slight lip on front brake discs

slight surface corrosion on underbody

Fail 28 Oct 2009 111,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both number plate lights show a blue light

nearside outer washer jet not in good working order, screen still clears ok

nearside rear view mirror damaged affecting the rear view

slight lip on front brake discs

slight surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 31 Oct 2008 104,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 99,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 95,510 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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P940 JBC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 96,802 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 P940 JBC, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P940 JBC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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