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L68 ASU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

232,029 mi
Last recorded232,029 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL68 ASU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 232,029 miles

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

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

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

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

metal brake pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion

offside rear inner sill corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 14 Nov 2012 231,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 2 Nov 2011 228,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 225,094 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 213,406 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 197,415 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 197,415 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

ADVISE play in n/s/rear shock abs bush †ADVISE wear on n/s/rear anti-roll bar D bush †ADVISE heavy pitting on brake pipes on rear axle and on load valve to rear flex †ADVISE uneven wear on o/s/rear tyre †ADVISE n/s/rear lower tail lamp inop.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 172,000 miles

rear silencer showing advanced corrosion

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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L68 ASU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L68 ASU, 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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L68 ASU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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