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R118 LFM

1997 Mitsubishi Legnum

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,980 mi
Last recorded176,980 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum107,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 LFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2006 176,980 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 176,980 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

There is slight play in the nearside end of the steering rack. There is slight play in the fron t nearside bottom arm (front) and bush.

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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R118 LFM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R118 LFM, 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 R118 LFM registered?

R118 LFM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R118 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 LFM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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