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K179 YEL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,820 mi
Last recorded134,820 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 YEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 134,820 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 134,374 miles

ref to test 293069925348

Fail 25 Nov 2005 134,374 miles

Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c) DANGEROUS

alloy wheel wieghts are insecure

chassis is quite rusty

gearbox and rear diff are leaking oil badly

some lift in both front lower ball joints

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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K179 YEL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K179 YEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K179 YEL?

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What year was K179 YEL registered?

K179 YEL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is K179 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K179 YEL shows 3 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.

Does K179 YEL have outstanding finance?

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