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R417 GCL

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,280 mi
Last recorded75,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 GCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,183 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,183 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 63,355 miles

All four brake discs lightly pitted with corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 60,538 miles

Brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 56,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R417 GCL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 107,059 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 R417 GCL, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R417 GCL registered?

R417 GCL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R417 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 GCL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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