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AJ55 BJE

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

138,026 mi
Last recorded138,026 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin58,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 138,026 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 138,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 130,230 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 125,256 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 125,256 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 115,368 miles

winter tyre fitted to N/S/F and tread getting low

Fail 20 Feb 2019 115,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

winter tyre fitted to N/S/F and tread getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,904 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 104,898 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear side lamp too bright

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,603 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded, both sides

rear coil springs corroded

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2017 103,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, front of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded, both sides

rear coil springs corroded

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,781 miles

Exhaust front pipe repaired with exhaust bandage

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 101,781 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,268 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 96,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,725 miles

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

repair to offside front headlamp adjuster

Fail 9 Dec 2013 90,713 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

repair to offside front headlamp adjuster

Pass 13 Dec 2012 84,800 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED SMALL CRACKS VISABLE IN TRED

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 84,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED SMALL CRACKS VISABLE IN TRED

ENGINE MIL WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,533 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 77,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,467 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 63,464 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,290 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 50,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,995 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 33,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AJ55 BJE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 58,450 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 AJ55 BJE, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 BJE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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