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P234 STA

2008 Mitsubishi Legnum

Purple Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

155,117 mi
Last recorded155,117 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum120,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 STA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 155,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 153,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 152,205 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 150,287 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 150,120 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 148,360 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 148,357 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 142,610 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 131,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 115,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,525 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 104,175 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 97,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 91,539 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,458 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 83,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,916 miles

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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P234 STA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum in Purple with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,085 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 P234 STA, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P234 STA registered?

P234 STA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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