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R878 CUM

2004 Mitsubishi Legnum

Purple Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,197 mi
Last recorded157,197 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Legnum86,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 CUM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 157,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 157,118 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 156,564 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 156,062 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 156,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 155,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 153,656 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 152,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 152,701 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 152,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 147,360 miles

Battery insecure

N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS UNABLE TO INSPECT PLASTIC COVERS

Fail 23 Apr 2009 147,360 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 137,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 126,765 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 115,110 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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R878 CUM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Legnum in Purple with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 86,392 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 R878 CUM, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R878 CUM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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