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R902 PEL

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

217,829 mi
Last recorded217,829 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 PEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 217,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 217,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 211,989 miles

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

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

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

tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 205,859 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 198,204 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 189,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 186,726 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 182,405 miles

both rear tyres low at 3mm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 24 Feb 2012 180,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

different brake pedal fitted

front pipe corroded

front subframe corroded

sill covers fitted cant check for corrosion

steering rack wet

Fail 15 Feb 2012 180,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

different brake pedal fitted

front pipe corroded

front subframe corroded

sill covers fitted cant check for corrosion

steering rack wet

Pass 15 Feb 2011 178,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managenent light coming on

Front & Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Sill covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 171,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 164,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all four road wheels fitted with snow tyres

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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R902 PEL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R902 PEL, 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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R902 PEL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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