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M442 RTG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,349 mi
Last recorded187,349 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 RTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 187,349 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 178,088 miles

parking brake passed on limit-all under vehicle/inner wheel arches/brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-front and rear brake pads worn low-all steering idlers have slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2016 168,897 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 168,897 miles

Battery insecure X2 (1.9.1)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 162,968 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

various corrosion

Fail 30 May 2015 162,966 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2013 149,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 139,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 139,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 129,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four discs worn scored and pitted

o/s front tyre low presure

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 116,236 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 110,051 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 107,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 97,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 8,846 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 8,846 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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M442 RTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M442 RTG, 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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M442 RTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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