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L250 UTU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

229,832 mi
Last recorded229,832 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL250 UTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 229,832 miles

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

Offside rear bearing has slight play

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 212,399 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 212,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 210,446 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2010 191,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 187,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 174,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 162,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 153,786 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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L250 UTU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L250 UTU, 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 L250 UTU registered?

L250 UTU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is L250 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L250 UTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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