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J851 XBL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,925 mi
Last recorded224,925 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ851 XBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 224,925 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 224,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 213,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2008 198,964 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 198,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

advanced play felt at steering wheel, pos steering box req adjustment?

osr brake disc getting rusted

pos excessive play in osf wheel bearing

unable to carry out a diesel smoke test due to leaking exhaust system.

unable to fully check for play in other front ball joints/wheel bearings due to excessive play in both front lower ball joints

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to wet weather conditions

Pass 8 Nov 2006 172,579 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J851 XBL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J851 XBL, 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 J851 XBL registered?

J851 XBL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is J851 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J851 XBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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