MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Fuel pipes
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Service brake readings low may require adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear Oil leak Hub seal ()
Nearside Lower Electrical wiring insecure By side step (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Flitch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Electrical wiring insecure By side steps (1.9.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe missing (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Fuel pipes
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Service brake readings low may require adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear Oil leak Hub seal ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to t peice (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
oil leak n/s rear hub
Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulder
rear seat belts could not be checked due to load
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
rear seat belts could not be checked due to load
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
brake fluid level on min marks
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S INNER C/V BOOT SPLIT
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J38 NPR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 J38 NPR, 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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J38 NPR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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