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L718 MBV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,067 mi
Last recorded168,067 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL718 MBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 168,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre outer tread worn

Pass 17 Jan 2013 154,497 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 135,285 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 135,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,332 miles

all brake pipes corroded

slight blow at exhaust flexy joint

Pass 14 Oct 2009 122,592 miles

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2008 119,407 miles

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

battery insecure

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2007 118,397 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2006 116,508 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2006 116,508 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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L718 MBV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L718 MBV, 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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L718 MBV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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