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T418 JVP

1999 Mitsubishi Legnum

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,662 mi
Last recorded138,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT418 JVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 138,662 miles

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

rusty fuel pipes from filler neck

Pass 13 Jul 2010 138,251 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 135,635 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 134,164 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 134,164 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 128,090 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 128,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 125,114 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 125,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T418 JVP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 89,467 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 T418 JVP, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T418 JVP registered?

T418 JVP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T418 JVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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