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VIL 4040

2008 Mitsubishi Legnum

Purple Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,734 mi
Last recorded108,734 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum120,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 4040
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 108,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody seal has been applied

Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,110 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2013 105,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear sill end caps / inner wheel tubs slightly corroded

offside steering rack slight weap of fluid

rear discs slightly pitted / corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2011 102,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 102,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 95,230 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 90,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 89,956 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,325 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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VIL 4040 is a 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum in Purple with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VIL 4040, 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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What year was VIL 4040 registered?

VIL 4040 is a 2008 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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