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Y856 KKE

2003 Mitsubishi Legnum

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

82,361 mi
Last recorded82,361 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Legnum79,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 KKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,361 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 82,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 81,460 miles

o\s\r brake disc rusty

Fail 23 May 2011 81,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o\s\r brake disc rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2011 81,460 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

various chips in screen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,923 miles

handbrake becoming long in opperation

various chips in screen

Fail 16 Mar 2010 79,923 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake becoming long in opperation

various chips in screen

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,066 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 68,994 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,021 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 56,021 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y856 KKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Legnum in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 79,268 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 Y856 KKE, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y856 KKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for Y856 KKE shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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