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R485 GJL

1998 Mitsubishi Legnum

Purple Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,405 mi
Last recorded114,405 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum110,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 GJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 100,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 100,229 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 100,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 96,647 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 90,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R485 GJL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum in Purple with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 110,443 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 R485 GJL, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R485 GJL registered?

R485 GJL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R485 GJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 GJL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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