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R78 KPE

2000 Mitsubishi Legnum

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,685 mi
Last recorded175,685 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Legnum94,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 KPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2009 175,685 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 167,811 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 145,137 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 120,720 miles

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

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

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

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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R78 KPE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Legnum in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 94,345 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 R78 KPE, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R78 KPE registered?

R78 KPE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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