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J281 CET

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,721 mi
Last recorded210,721 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 CET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 210,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 201,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 188,150 miles

1) Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F lower shock absorber bushes.

2) Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arm ball joints.

3) Handbrake freeplay requires minor adjustment.

Fail 11 May 2009 187,993 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside font to rear brake pipes slightly coroaded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 184,779 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 184,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 148,639 miles

centre bar on bullbar insecure

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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J281 CET is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J281 CET, 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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What year was J281 CET registered?

J281 CET is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is J281 CET safe to buy?

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