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L555 NJC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,250 mi
Last recorded130,250 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 NJC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 130,250 miles

front & rear chassis heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre perished & splitting in tread

Fail 2 Aug 2016 130,245 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front & rear chassis heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre perished & splitting in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2015 127,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion around offside rear wheel arch/ inner sill

Fail 20 Jul 2015 127,967 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion around offside rear wheel arch/ inner sill

Pass 22 Aug 2014 123,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

air con shield at rear corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

air con shield at rear corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,084 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 113,084 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 102,113 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,927 miles

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

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

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

pittman arm has slight play

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2011 96,927 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

pittman arm has slight play

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

a little play in steering idler

front pads becoming low

slight lift in all track rod ends

slight lift in pittman arm

Fail 9 Jul 2010 91,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

a little play in steering idler

front pads becoming low

slight lift in all track rod ends

slight lift in pittman arm

Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,516 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 80,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 68,630 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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L555 NJC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L555 NJC, 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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L555 NJC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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