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P531 RNE

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,450 mi
Last recorded132,450 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 RNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 132,450 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 132,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 108,986 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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P531 RNE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P531 RNE, 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 P531 RNE registered?

P531 RNE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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