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P993 JBC

1996 Mitsubishi Legnum

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,364 mi
Last recorded98,364 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum100,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 JBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 98,364 miles

Oil leak

rear brake disc's worn and rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2012 98,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear brake disc's worn and rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2011 96,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf wiper split slightly at the end

rear exhaust rubber hanger is detiorated

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,870 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 93,870 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 77,646 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 77,645 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,806 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 72,788 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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P993 JBC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 100,412 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 P993 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P993 JBC registered?

P993 JBC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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