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K260 OYJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

260,390 mi
Last recorded260,390 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK260 OYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 260,390 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 260,390 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 239,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 239,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 232,498 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 219,754 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 219,754 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2011 209,928 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2010 165,062 miles

front brake pads will require replaceing rear metal brake pipe across axle will require replcaeing soon

Pass 4 Nov 2009 187,221 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 177,055 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 176,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 170,228 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 170,228 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 154,876 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 154,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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K260 OYJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K260 OYJ, 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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K260 OYJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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