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K989 VKR

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,780 mi
Last recorded157,780 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 VKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 157,780 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering idler worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2015 156,825 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2015 156,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 152,660 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 135,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 118,651 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 112,027 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 100,159 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 100,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 84,084 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 84,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 83,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K989 VKR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K989 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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K989 VKR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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