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L981 HKO

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,698 mi
Last recorded114,698 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 HKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 141,908 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 141,908 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 138,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 135,018 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 135,018 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 130,897 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 130,897 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 127,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 212,808 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 121,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 113,703 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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L981 HKO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L981 HKO, 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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What year was L981 HKO registered?

L981 HKO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for L981 HKO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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