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J38 NPR

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,320 mi
Last recorded195,320 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 NPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 195,320 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 195,317 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 191,760 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 188,902 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 184,496 miles

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 ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 184,489 miles

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 ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 181,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 172,896 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulder

rear seat belts could not be checked due to load

Fail 15 Oct 2015 172,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 167,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 167,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 158,816 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2013 158,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 148,284 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 137,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 137,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 123,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 114,493 miles

O/S INNER C/V BOOT SPLIT

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 93,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 90,829 miles

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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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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