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RG02 SLU

2002 Mitsubishi Legnum

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,070 mi
Last recorded122,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Legnum95,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 SLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 122,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 122,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 115,447 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arches to boot floor (6.1.B.2)

emissions untested due to major exhaust blow

Fail 31 May 2017 115,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arches to boot floor (6.1.B.2)

emissions untested due to major exhaust blow

Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,072 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 101,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 101,063 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 97,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills have plastic covers

Fail 1 May 2013 97,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills have plastic covers

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f bumper insecure

newly imported vehicle

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2011 89,105 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play os steering arm

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,103 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack o/s steering arm knuckle

Fail 29 Oct 2009 89,103 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack o/s steering arm knuckle

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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RG02 SLU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Legnum in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 95,049 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 RG02 SLU, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RG02 SLU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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