MOT Status
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135,572 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play The upper dust cover is also split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch has a hole within 30cm of the spring mounting, can be seen from under the bonnet and through the wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch has a hole within 30cm of the spring mounting, can be seen from under the bonnet and through the wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses hazing over and starting to impact the beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded around the rear subframe front mount but no holes could be made at the time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills corroding around the rear body mounting but no holes could be made at the time of test. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
General under vehicle corrosion - suspension components, subframes and brake components
Main front to rear steel brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steel brake pipes to front brake flexible hoses corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters MUST be solid black in colour (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2x areas on outer sill (marked in white ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside rear wheel arch (2x areas marked in white) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside rear wheel arch (2x areas marked in white) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel remaining (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters MUST be solid black in colour (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear components corroded but not excessive (including subframes) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded / covered in mud
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside front wheel well front and rear within 30cm (front marked in yellow) rear needs checking if goes further down behind plastic (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded / covered in mud
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower and upper have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under body corroded / covered in mud
Under Body Corrosion
Prescribed areas and components not fully visible
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lens damaged. Temporary repair.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear suspention trail arm bushes worn
small chip in windscreen
some play in n/s bottom ball joint
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L23 APH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L23 APH, 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 L23 APH registered?
L23 APH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is L23 APH safe to buy?
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