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P908 TRL

1996 Mitsubishi Legnum

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum100,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 TRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 152,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 152,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 144,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 142,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge (tracking needs adjusting)

power steering rack has slight play

power steering rack slightly leaking fluid

windscreen mirror slightly insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2007 142,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge.(tracking needs adjusting)

power steering rack has slight play

power steering rack slightly leaking fluid

windscreen mirror slightly insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2006 137,331 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 137,331 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P908 TRL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P908 TRL, 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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P908 TRL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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