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J788 CPU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,444 mi
Last recorded182,444 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ788 CPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 182,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 180,940 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 178,278 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 169,595 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auto transmission fluid leaking

chassis has corrosion

n/s/f wheel starting to bind on

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 169,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

n/s/f wheel starting to bind on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auto transmission fluid leaking

chassis has corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2012 166,934 miles

front wipers are smeary but clear screen

near side front anti roll bar link has slight play in bush

near side front bottom ball joint has slight play

off side front track rod end ball joint dust cover is cracked

off side frotn wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2011 156,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

area around fuel injectors looks damp

rear brake pads worn thin

slight play in near side front steering idler

Pass 17 Jun 2011 156,056 miles

area around fuel injectors looks damp

rear brake pads worn thin

slight play in near side front steering idler

Pass 5 Jul 2010 140,359 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 134,390 miles

Offside Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 126,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 119,291 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 111,348 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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J788 CPU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J788 CPU, 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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J788 CPU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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