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S870 MVY

1998 Mitsubishi Legnum

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,483 mi
Last recorded79,483 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum110,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 MVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,483 miles

oil leak

rear brakepads wearing low

exhaust system corroded

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

aims on limit

slight lift in nearside front ball joint

slight play in rack arms

slight play in steering rack

srs light staying on

Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,483 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

aims on limit

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear brakepads wearing low

slight lift in nearside front ball joint

slight play in rack arms

slight play in steering rack

srs light staying on

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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S870 MVY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 110,443 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 S870 MVY, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S870 MVY registered?

S870 MVY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S870 MVY safe to buy?

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