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J788 JCA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

330,532 mi
Last recorded330,532 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ788 JCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 330,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 321,742 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 321,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 312,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes front to back corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 303,780 miles

front to back brake pipe corroded

osf nsf brake pipes corroded

osf nsf tyres worn on outer edges and close to ware markers

osf nsf wheel bearings would benefit from adjustment

skid warning lamp illuminated on dash will fail test after feb 2012

Fail 14 Nov 2011 303,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to back brake pipe corroded

oil leal from engine

osf nsf brake pipes corroded

osf nsf tyres worn on outer edges and close to ware markers

osf nsf wheel bearings would benefit from adjustment

skid warning lamp illuminated on dash will fail test after feb 2012

Pass 22 Nov 2010 292,930 miles

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

brake warning lamp on dash illuminated

engine leaking oil various

osf nsf tyres worn on outer edges

small amount of play in osf nsf wheel bearings

small cracked in windscreen zone b

Fail 17 Nov 2010 292,930 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning lamp on dash illuminated

engine leaking oil various

osf nsf tyres worn on outer edges

small amount of play in osf nsf wheel bearings

small cracked in windscreen zone b

Pass 30 Nov 2009 269,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 269,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 249,338 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 249,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

traction control light stays on chips in windscreen slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar mounting bush slight play in o/s front wheel bearing o/s rear tyre getting wearing on outter edge

Pass 17 Jul 2007 237,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 225,606 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 JCA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J788 JCA, 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 JCA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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