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L278 GTG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,286 mi
Last recorded192,286 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 GTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 192,286 miles

All brake pipes are covered in grease or underseal

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sill is corroding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 175,864 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 170,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 154,521 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 135,334 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 129,867 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 126,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2015 126,069 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2014 124,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front to rear fuel line slightly corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2013 121,254 miles

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

No 3rd row seats fitted

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

Slight inner sill corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2013 121,254 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

No 3rd row seats fitted

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

Slight inner sill corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2012 116,099 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 144,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 134,389 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 134,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 122,007 miles

some corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Pass 18 May 2007 121,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 16 May 2007 121,171 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 119,513 miles

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

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

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

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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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L278 GTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L278 GTG, 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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L278 GTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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