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J501 PBT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,348 mi
Last recorded191,348 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ501 PBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 191,348 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 191,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 181,317 miles

fuel pipes corroded

surface rust on all brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2009 166,707 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 166,707 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 144,384 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 144,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 139,495 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 132,343 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 132,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

r/o/s tyre low tread

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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J501 PBT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J501 PBT, 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 J501 PBT registered?

J501 PBT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 6 April 2003.

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