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L79 UTU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,032 mi
Last recorded125,032 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 UTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 125,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 115,043 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 115,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 109,005 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 108,994 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 95,450 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 95,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 74,494 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 74,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L79 UTU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L79 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L79 UTU registered?

L79 UTU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is L79 UTU safe to buy?

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