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K242 HEG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 HEG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 105,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 102,161 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 102,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,810 miles

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

tyres perished

Fail 15 Feb 2008 80,609 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2007 67,712 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,483 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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K242 HEG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K242 HEG, 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 K242 HEG registered?

K242 HEG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is K242 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K242 HEG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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