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M242 GGJ

2000 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,022 mi
Last recorded131,022 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun108,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 GGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 131,022 miles

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters split.

Nearside front steering idler bush has play.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 131,022 miles

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

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters split.

Nearside front steering idler bush has play.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 121,701 miles

Both front inner drive shaft gaiters split.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 121,542 miles

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

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

Both front inner drive shaft gaiters split.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 112,569 miles

As previous test.

Fail 26 Jun 2007 112,569 miles

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

Both fromt inner drive shaft gaiters split.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 104,834 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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M242 GGJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M242 GGJ, 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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M242 GGJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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