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L488 GTG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,459 mi
Last recorded168,459 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 GTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 168,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 163,157 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 163,157 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 154,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 139,760 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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L488 GTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L488 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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What year was L488 GTG registered?

L488 GTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is L488 GTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 GTG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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