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M406 VRB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,331 mi
Last recorded145,331 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 VRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 145,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 143,215 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 140,025 miles

Rear brake pipe corroded across the axle

Pass 22 Aug 2016 134,759 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured nearside rear (1.1.A.3e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured offside rear (1.1.A.3e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 128,143 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 128,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,346 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 122,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,359 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 109,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 108,803 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,026 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 104,391 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2009 99,208 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

engine oil on minimum

Pass 27 Sep 2009 99,208 miles

Oil leak

engine oil on minimum

Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,946 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 88,824 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 83,109 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,109 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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M406 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M406 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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What year was M406 VRB registered?

M406 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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