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J296 JWP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,115 mi
Last recorded145,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 JWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2008 145,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

rear seats&belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2007 109,457 miles

brake warning light on

rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear seats missing

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor,sills,front and rear suspension, chassis

Fail 12 Jun 2007 109,457 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake warning light on

front and rear number plates distorting

offside rear seat missing

rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills, front and rear suspension, chassis

Fail 10 Mar 2007 97,707 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear seats removed and seat belts disengaged fromlower mountings

smoke emission increasing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 93,371 miles

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

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

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

corossion in o/s/f inner wing behind wheel

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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J296 JWP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J296 JWP, 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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J296 JWP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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