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GU53 VHY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,960 mi
Last recorded69,960 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin61,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management light on

fuel filler pipes corroded

smell of fuel when under car next to fuel tank but no signs of leak

Fail 8 Dec 2017 69,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management light on

fuel filler pipes corroded

smell of fuel when under car next to fuel tank but no signs of leak

Fail 6 Nov 2017 69,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light stays on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light is on

smell of fuel when under car next to fuel tank but no signs of leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 67,618 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of offside rear inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed at front of nearside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front strut top/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light is on

headlamp lenses deteriorated

smell of fuel when under car next to fuel tank but no signs of leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,184 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 65,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,986 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn bald on both edges

Fail 21 Oct 2014 62,986 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn bald on both edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,792 miles

Both front tyres buffed on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 54,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres buffed on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,288 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,546 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,629 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 26,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,815 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 17,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,228 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 10,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GU53 VHY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GU53 VHY, 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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GU53 VHY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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