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J228 GAL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,520 mi
Last recorded122,520 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 GAL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 122,520 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel pipe leaking from joining piece (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure inner boot on driveshaft (2.5.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Inner Oil leak all over engine area ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section pipes (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,850 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 118,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,681 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2013 110,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 101,475 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 98,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 96,059 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 93,555 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 93,551 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,715 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 88,712 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 79,853 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 79,849 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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J228 GAL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 100,894 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J228 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J228 GAL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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