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R206 KPF

2001 Mitsubishi Legnum

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

85,762 mi
Last recorded85,762 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum96,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 KPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,762 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 85,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 84,031 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 84,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis and floors corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,033 miles

floors sills and chassis corroded

front n/s tyre damaged

suspension corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,031 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floors sills and chassis corroded

front n/s tyre damaged

suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,943 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 83,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,299 miles

F/o/s suspension arm balljoint perished

all brake pipes have been greased

battery secured with bungee cord

boot floor corroded

both chassis legs corroded

both outer and inner sills corroded

fuel pipe perished

one of four centre brake light bulbs does not work

small cut in f/n/s inner sidewall

small cut in f/o/s tyre outer sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2015 82,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all brake pipes have been greased

boot floor corroded slightly

both outer and inner sills corroded

chassis legs slightly corroded

f/o/s suspension arm balljoint dust cover perished

f/o/s tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

fuel pipe perished

one of four centre brake light bulbs does not work

small cut in inner sidewall of f/n/s tyre

r/n/s tyre badly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2014 81,353 miles

Engine Management Light on

R/n/s tyre perished on outer side wall 225/45/17

r/n/s tyre tread getting close to legal limit 2.7mm - 225/45/17

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Engine Management Light on

R/n/s tyre perished on outer side wall 225/45/17

r/n/s tyre tread getting close to legal limit 2.7mm - 225/45/17

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,890 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 79,887 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,247 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 76,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,253 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 74,031 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,999 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 70,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,980 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 2 May 2008 69,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 65,898 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,851 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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R206 KPF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R206 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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R206 KPF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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