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S871 ETV

1998 Mitsubishi Legnum

Red Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,177 mi
Last recorded90,177 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum110,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 ETV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 90,177 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 90,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 85,200 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 84,991 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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S871 ETV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum in Red with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S871 ETV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S871 ETV?

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What year was S871 ETV registered?

S871 ETV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S871 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S871 ETV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S871 ETV have outstanding finance?

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