MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Including floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear both inner quarters corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (marked) (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases welded joint at middle box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
undertrays fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
undertrays fitted
all four tyres perished
slight play in osf lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to bump stop (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
all four tyres perished
slight play in osf lower ball joint
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis getting corroded
exhaust getting corroded
n/s/r o/s/r inner back panel getting corroded
Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis getting corroded
exhaust getting corroded
n/s/r o/s/r inner back panel getting corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine light on.
Front wipers smearing.
Rear wiper split.
Slight corrosion on brake pipes middle to rear.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1) N/S/F and O/S/F iner brake pads close to legal wear limit.
2) Front anti-roll bar bushes wearing.
3) Rear inner coil spring bump stops deteriorating.
4) Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.
5) Rear brake pipes showing signs of rust and corrosion.
6) Small chip in windscreen ( zone A ).
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?
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AK52 SWJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 87,807 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 Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK52 SWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AK52 SWJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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