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M157 JDL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,299 mi
Last recorded176,299 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 JDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 176,299 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 176,299 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 162,487 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 162,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 149,314 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 149,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 131,608 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 125,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 113,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 105,996 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

PITMAN ARM JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

oil leak

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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M157 JDL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,477cc 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 M157 JDL, 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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M157 JDL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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