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L429 GTG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,084 mi
Last recorded173,084 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 GTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 173,084 miles

Ball joint has slight play STEERING SYSTEM (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 14 Sep 2017 173,070 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG IN 2 X PLACES (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Nearside front needs to go on nearside rear and the rear on the front (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached SNAPPED (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play STEERING SYSTEM (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 162,338 miles

Fuel pipes corrorded

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

coolent leak from radiator

Fail 18 Aug 2016 162,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes corrorded

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

coolent leak from radiator

Pass 21 Aug 2015 159,248 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 159,247 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 154,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 149,775 miles

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)

Slight play in n/s drag link end

fuel pipes slight corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 149,775 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Slight play in n/s drag link end

fuel pipes slight corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 140,663 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 140,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 134,367 miles

Oil leak from engine

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 134,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,694 miles

front brake pipe o/s/inner wing oil leek rear b/pipes n/s/f/wheel sqeek

Fail 3 Sep 2010 19,694 miles

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

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

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

front brake pipe o/s/inner wing oil leek rear b/pipes n/s/f/wheel sqeek

Pass 7 Sep 2009 181,337 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 181,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 163,687 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 163,687 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 146,574 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 120,275 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 99,621 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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L429 GTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L429 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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L429 GTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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