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J546 MTY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,141 mi
Last recorded204,141 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ546 MTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 204,141 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 192,088 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 186,303 miles

both offside and nearside rear tyres have radial crack

Fail 29 Sep 2008 186,303 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both offside and nearside rear tyres have radial crack

Pass 2 Jul 2007 174,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake discs corroded

slight play in arm leading from steering box

Pass 10 Oct 2006 170,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 170,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J546 MTY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,500cc 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 J546 MTY, 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 J546 MTY registered?

J546 MTY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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