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R658 VOD

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 VOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2017
Pass 4 Nov 2015 141,412 miles

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

Offside Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 130,783 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear rubber exhaust mounting is slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 127,572 miles

ADVISED slight play in both front wheels

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2012 118,819 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 106,180 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,979 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,004 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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R658 VOD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R658 VOD, 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 R658 VOD registered?

R658 VOD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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