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K157 FAW

2000 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238,001 mi
Last recorded238,001 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun108,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK157 FAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2015 238,001 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

All brake hose ferrules rusting.

Fuel tank stained damp.

Very substantial rust on much of chassis rear half and underbody.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 233,317 miles

Considerable rust on rear of chassis especially offside.

Fuel tank damp underneath.

Most brake pipes showing considerable corrosion.

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

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

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

Slight leak of Power steering fluid from steering box.

Pass 13 May 2013 227,128 miles

Clean off and wax oil brake pipes as necessary.

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

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

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

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Fail 11 May 2013 227,128 miles

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

Clean off and wax oil brake pipes as necessary.

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

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

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

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 226,825 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Clean off and wax oil brake pipes where necessary.

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 11 May 2012 221,121 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 220,837 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipes to front calipers rusting

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Slight power steering leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 215,655 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 215,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

All Brake pipes rusting

Brake pedal rubber worn

Slight play offside track rod end

Pass 4 May 2010 210,166 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 210,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

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

Pass 15 May 2009 205,008 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 200,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 191,640 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2006 180,041 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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K157 FAW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 108,287 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 K157 FAW, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K157 FAW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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