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AJ53 PVE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,376 mi
Last recorded74,376 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin61,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion underside / rear chassis members &c..

Fail 28 Feb 2023 74,372 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion underside / rear chassis members &c..

Pass 26 Feb 2022 66,921 miles

Surface corrosion underside / nearside front inner wing

Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate Inoperative (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Across floor above rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis outrigger to sill area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, next to lower radius arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside, inner arch and inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch area corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis into arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis into arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside, along outer & undersill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 66,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch front seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch rear seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 65,041 miles

advise slight corrosion through out the underside of the vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2019 65,036 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise slight corrosion through out the underside of the vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,474 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 61,469 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,746 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 60,746 miles

Emissions not tested system leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,531 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,954 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 97,213 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 94,818 miles

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

gear box has oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,818 miles

gear box has oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 91,983 miles

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

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,785 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 79,070 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 79,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,464 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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AJ53 PVE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ53 PVE, 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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AJ53 PVE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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