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P432 FTT

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,569 mi
Last recorded68,569 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 FTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 68,569 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 montiung points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 67,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 66,452 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2022 66,452 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,529 miles

Front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 65,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch/sill closing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill - 2 seperate areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,684 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 64,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,569 miles

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

underside of vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,211 miles

Both front tyres perished

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,312 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre Damaged.

N/S/F Wheel damaged.

N/S/R Wheel damaged.

O/S/F Wheel damaged.

O/S/R Light is cracked.

O/S/R Wheel damaged.

Rear fog lamp damaged.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the sills.

Steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 55,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/S/F Wheel damaged.

O/S/R Light is cracked.

O/S/R Wheel damaged.

N/S/F Tyre Damaged.

N/S/F Wheel damaged.

N/S/R Wheel damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear fog lamp damaged.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the sills.

Steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 54,693 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,909 miles

Battery insecure.

Engine under tray loose.

N/S/R Lamp lense damaged.

N/S/R Tyre has damage to outter side wall.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perrished.

Some free play in steering.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 53,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Battery insecure.

Engine under tray loose.

N/S/R Lamp lense damaged.

N/S/R Tyre has damage to outter side wall.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perrished.

Some free play in steering.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,092 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres perrished.

N/S/R Lamp lense damaged.

N/S/R Tyre has damage to the outter side wall.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,509 miles

Both rear tyres soft.

Front brake discs corroded.

N/S/F Tyre has damage to outter side wall.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,291 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on edges. Braking surface is reduced.

N/S/R Light lense is damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 50,243 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both front brake discs corroded on edges. Braking surface is reduced.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front brake discs corroded on inside braking surface. Braking area has been reduced.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,274 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,148 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 45,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,954 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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P432 FTT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P432 FTT, 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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P432 FTT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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