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S33 JOC

2009 Mitsubishi Legnum

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

185,206 mi
Last recorded185,206 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum114,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 JOC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 185,206 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear brakes (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 185,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 185,064 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 185,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 184,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear seatbelts removed

Rear seats removed

Pass 26 Apr 2019 177,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in paint/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan slightly distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan slightly distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 177,815 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached loose bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer strut top area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

noise from steering lock to lock

several brake pipes corroded next to fuel tank

Pass 18 Dec 2017 167,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 155,687 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 155,636 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)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 138,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r inner tyre cut on sidewall

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 138,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r inner tyre cut on sidewall

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 138,154 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (Emissions) (7.4.B.4)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear tyres direction facing rong way (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r upper arm has play at bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint o/s/f upper suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,156 miles

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 15 Sep 2014 125,343 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 124,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 121,534 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 121,534 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 117,475 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 107,869 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 99,770 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 99,755 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 99,753 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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S33 JOC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 114,124 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 S33 JOC, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S33 JOC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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