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P556 AHO

1996 Mitsubishi Legnum

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,221 mi
Last recorded95,221 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum100,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 AHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 94,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 94,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 93,341 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 93,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2012 92,684 miles

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

exhaust detertated

under side corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,338 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,404 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,496 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,241 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 47,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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P556 AHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 100,412 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 P556 AHO, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P556 AHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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