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M162 VRB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,781 mi
Last recorded160,781 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 VRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 160,781 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Rear seats missing at time of test.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 160,781 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

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

Rear seats missing at time of test.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 156,632 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 156,632 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 152,385 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear seats missing at time of test.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 152,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear seats missing at time of test.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 148,420 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear diff leaking oil.

Rear seats missing at time of test.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 148,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil.

Rear seats missing at time of test.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 141,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 141,872 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 134,810 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 125,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 123,187 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 119,358 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 113,596 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 113,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 106,701 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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M162 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M162 VRB, 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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M162 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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