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P407 OHE

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,399 mi
Last recorded174,399 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 OHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 174,399 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 171,505 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 168,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

subframe area corroded

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 165,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 160,025 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 156,868 miles

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

parking brake only just met requirements adjustment or repair adviseable

Fail 7 Jul 2017 156,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

parking brake only just met requirements adjustment or repair adviseable

Pass 14 Jul 2016 154,677 miles

Offside Front Inner track joint has play

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 154,677 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Inner track joint has play

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 151,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

offside inner track arm joint play in ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2015 151,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside inner track arm joint play in ball joint

Pass 15 Jul 2014 147,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 142,306 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 142,286 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 136,283 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 136,283 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 125,268 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,707 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 102,132 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,892 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,747 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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P407 OHE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P407 OHE, 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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What year was P407 OHE registered?

P407 OHE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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