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R808 UOD

1998 Mitsubishi Legnum

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,212 mi
Last recorded151,212 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum110,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 UOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 151,212 miles

sill covers fitted

under vehicle covered with underselent

Pass 8 Sep 2014 142,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis rails damaged..

Fail 2 Sep 2014 142,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boost pipes insecure..

chassis rails damaged..

Pass 21 Aug 2012 132,111 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody corroded, chassie legs, front and rear suspension

Fail 13 Jul 2012 132,047 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 130,636 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 129,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 79,821 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 79,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 123,880 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 123,540 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 119,005 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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R808 UOD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R808 UOD, 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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R808 UOD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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