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R103 BAY

2001 Mitsubishi Legnum

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,713 mi
Last recorded148,713 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum96,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 BAY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 148,713 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm slight play

Fail 15 Aug 2011 148,713 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2010 133,973 miles

inner sidewalls of both front tyres perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2010 133,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Slight wear in O/S track rod end

inner sidewalls of both front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 119,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 111,450 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Fail 5 Sep 2007 111,450 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 8 Sep 2006 96,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 96,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 85,888 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing

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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R103 BAY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R103 BAY, 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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R103 BAY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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