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L797 YCV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,554 mi
Last recorded110,554 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 YCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 110,554 miles

underneath corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2015 109,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 109,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ATF leak at hose

body mounting areas corroded

brake hose ferrules corroded

front shock absorber lower bushes worn

nearside rear axle steel brake pipe corroded

offside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

rear of nearside inner sill corroded close to seatbelt mounting prescribed area

slight play in track rod ends

steering ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,508 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 106,508 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 21 May 2014 106,507 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 106,423 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s body mounting behind n/s front wheel is corroded, but not in any prescribeded areas & not considered excessive.

o/s front body mounting is corroded, but not in any prescribed areas & not considered excessive.

rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 105,980 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

condition of front wiper blades .

condition of nearside and offside door mirrors (security).

coolant bottle empty .

general condition of chassis (rusty).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in nearside front under sill

deterioration in rear number plate

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted back plate to caliper

slight corrosion in both front brake pipes

slight free play in both outer steering track rod end ball joints, & steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 11 Jan 2011 87,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in nearside front under sill

deterioration in rear number plate

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted back plate to caliper

slight corrosion in both front brake pipes

slight free play in both outer steering track rod end ball joints, & steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,970 miles

border line wear/thrust in offside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

both outer track rod ends slight wear

corrosion in nearside front floor, near body mounting

exhaust system in very poor condition

nearside front inner constant velocity boot poor condition

wear on steering box to drag link ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,754 miles

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

advanced corrosion in nearside body mounting(centre front)

offside front shocker movement in lower bush

wear in offside front lower swivel

wear in steering box drop arm joint

Fail 25 Jun 2008 67,735 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

advanced corrosion in nearside body mounting(centre front)

offside front shocker movement in lower bush

wear in offside front lower swivel

wear in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,772 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,772 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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L797 YCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L797 YCV, 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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L797 YCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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