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K733 VKR

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,884 mi
Last recorded212,884 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK733 VKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 212,884 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in bearing

Possibly a diesel leak from pump

Rear diff. oil seal leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2016 212,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Slight play in bearing

Possibly a diesel leak from pump

Rear diff. oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2015 211,283 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 201,001 miles

front tyre un-even wear

rear anti roll bar 'd' rubber wearing

slight lift in o/s bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in some steering joints under load

Fail 9 May 2014 200,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyre un-even wear

rear anti roll bar 'd' rubber wearing

slight lift in o/s bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in some steering joints under load

Pass 13 May 2013 189,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp patterns faint

oil leak

some metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 May 2013 189,356 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp patterns faint

oil leak

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 May 2012 175,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 163,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 163,026 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 156,867 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 147,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 144,123 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 136,683 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance of 13%

Fail 27 Apr 2007 136,491 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance of 13%

Pass 29 Apr 2006 126,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance of 13%

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2006 126,425 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance of 16%

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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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K733 VKR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K733 VKR, 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 K733 VKR registered?

K733 VKR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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