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R524 GJL

2009 Mitsubishi Legnum

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,769 mi
Last recorded117,769 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum114,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 GJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 117,769 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion on surface

Pass 21 Jan 2022 115,324 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 113,374 miles

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

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

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

steering inner arms have play n/s and o/s

Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,984 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 109,847 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,066 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 105,345 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 99,809 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 96,301 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,764 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 92,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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R524 GJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 114,124 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 R524 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R524 GJL registered?

R524 GJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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The MOT history for R524 GJL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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