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R205 KPF

2001 Mitsubishi Legnum

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,690 mi
Last recorded194,690 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum96,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 KPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 194,690 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 184,686 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 170,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 149,488 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 149,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 128,549 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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R205 KPF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R205 KPF, 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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R205 KPF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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