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R563 GRL

1996 Mitsubishi Legnum

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,546 mi
Last recorded107,546 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum100,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 GRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 107,546 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 107,522 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

slight play in steering rack o/s

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 105,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,188 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 96,181 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 79,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 128,769 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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R563 GRL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R563 GRL, 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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What year was R563 GRL registered?

R563 GRL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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