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IFZ 2243

1999 Mitsubishi Legnum

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,381 mi
Last recorded139,381 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 2243
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 139,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 139,361 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 139,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 135,674 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 131,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009
Fail 31 Jan 2009

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 124,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 104,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 95,258 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 90,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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IFZ 2243 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 89,467 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 IFZ 2243, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IFZ 2243 registered?

IFZ 2243 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is IFZ 2243 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IFZ 2243 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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