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M179 VGR

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 VGR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 82,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,410 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,948 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,948 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroded

slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,060 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 76,932 miles

slight play in steering idler ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,821 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 75,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,512 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,623 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,293 miles

rear brake pads and discs worn

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2008 57,188 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 57,188 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 55,560 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,560 miles

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

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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M179 VGR 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 58.8%.

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 M179 VGR, 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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M179 VGR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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