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L497 GTG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,764 mi
Last recorded132,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 GTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 132,764 miles

oversize wheels in need of arch extensions ?

Fail 9 Jan 2014 132,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all wheels pretruding body

Pass 24 Jul 2012 123,229 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 123,229 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 113,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 107,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 96,426 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 87,759 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 75,611 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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L497 GTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L497 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 L497 GTG registered?

L497 GTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is L497 GTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L497 GTG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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