Mitsubishi Legnum
Registered from 2008 to 2010.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2008 2.5 petrol. 5 of 13 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 60% | 3 |
| Body and structure | 40% | 2 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 40% | 2 |
| Suspension | 40% | 2 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 20% | 1 |
| Tyres and wheels | 20% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Exhaust and emissions — 40% of its failures
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Suspension — 40% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Tyres and wheels — 20% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Lights and electrics — 60% of its failures
- A battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- Body and structure — 40% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Seat belts and airbags — 20% of its failures