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R526 GJL

2009 Mitsubishi Legnum

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,100 mi
Last recorded73,100 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum114,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 GJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,100 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 66,926 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 66,925 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 66,923 miles

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)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

looks like no cat fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 104,306 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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R526 GJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R526 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 R526 GJL registered?

R526 GJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is R526 GJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 GJL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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