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S25 VRF

1998 Mitsubishi Legnum

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,642 mi
Last recorded81,642 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum110,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 VRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 81,642 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 81,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,392 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,947 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 73,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 59,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,720 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 58,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,700 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 56,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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S25 VRF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S25 VRF, 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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What year was S25 VRF registered?

S25 VRF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S25 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 VRF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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