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A18 DSO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,760 mi
Last recorded60,760 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin61,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,760 miles

corrossion on front to rear fuel lines

heavy corrossion both rear chassis above coil springs

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 60,745 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear outrigger (6.1.B.2)

corrossion on front to rear fuel lines

heavy corrossion both rear chassis above coil springs

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,282 miles

corrossion on front to rear fuel lines

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 59,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrossion on front to rear fuel lines

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,577 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 57,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s front (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,729 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 55,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,116 miles

possible wheel bearing problem but not found during test

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

Fail 10 Oct 2013 54,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

possible wheel bearing problem but not found during test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,169 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,248 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,513 miles

Some perrishing cracks all 4 tyres, between treads.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 34,536 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,536 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,022 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,208 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin?

Based on 191,872 MOT tests across 12,414 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,893
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
12,414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 13,041
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,652
position lamp(s) not working 6,854
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,724
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,122
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A18 DSO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,052 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 Shogun Pinin fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 13,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 DSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 DSO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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