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S968 MVY

2008 Mitsubishi Legnum

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,129 mi
Last recorded196,129 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum120,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 MVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 196,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front parts of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating

Front fog lights in-op?

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank heat shield deteriorating

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 193,458 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 193,369 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 186,794 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Numerous chips on windscreen

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 186,684 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Under load (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Numerous chips on windscreen

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 176,365 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage to both offside tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 23 Feb 2016 176,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim not checked (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage to both offside tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Feb 2015 171,875 miles

Front fog lamps inop

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 171,875 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front fog lamps inop

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 159,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 151,972 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 140,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 140,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 134,693 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 125,696 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 112,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,885 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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S968 MVY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,085 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 S968 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S968 MVY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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