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M228 TRJ

2000 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,744 mi
Last recorded160,744 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun108,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 TRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 160,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play near excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror slightly loose but secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported support corroded through (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seat missing ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where not in full contact with brakes pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underside and suspension components generally corroded

Fail 18 May 2022 160,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel leaking from corroded pipes where clamped to the body (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play near excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror slightly loose but secure

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported support corroded through (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seat missing ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where not in full contact with brakes pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underside and suspension components generally corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 155,409 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 145,636 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 132,608 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 17 Jan 2018 117,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2017 107,875 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 107,875 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings iner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 104,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2015 99,283 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 99,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 92,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,183 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,777 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,967 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,621 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,440 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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M228 TRJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 108,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M228 TRJ, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M228 TRJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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