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P266 GJK

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Purple Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,855 mi
Last recorded167,855 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 GJK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2016 167,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded section of floor pan/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

EML on

both front tyres outer side walls deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe finisher insecure

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 167,615 miles

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

General surface corrosion underneath.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 167,613 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car very rusty undrneath

Pass 22 Jan 2014 166,805 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 166,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 161,397 miles

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

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 159,868 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 153,395 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 145,559 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 133,996 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 132,112 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 123,870 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 121,223 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

ns inner drive shaft boot weeping grease

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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P266 GJK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Purple with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 107,059 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 P266 GJK, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P266 GJK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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