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M85 VRB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

240,064 mi
Last recorded240,064 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 VRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 240,064 miles

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

rusting heavily underneath

Pass 25 Jun 2018 227,386 miles

Chassis has rust

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 200,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes covered with sealant

Pass 13 Nov 2015 189,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Tyre side wall slightly perished

all brake pipes have been greased

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 180,828 miles

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

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

major oil leak

rear passenger seat belts not tested as seats not accessable

Fail 11 Nov 2014 180,827 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

major oil leak

rear passenger seat belts not tested as seats not accessable

Pass 11 Oct 2013 172,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 163,189 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 149,071 miles

Exhaust joint loose & slighly leaking

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2011 149,062 miles

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

Exhaust joint loose & slighly leaking

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 125,395 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mounting not connected

Fail 20 Aug 2009 124,569 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

centre exhaust hangers adrift

Pass 4 Sep 2008 109,970 miles

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

all brake discs showing surface rusting

Pass 8 Mar 2008 109,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 100,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 91,406 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 91,405 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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M85 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M85 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 M85 VRB registered?

M85 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is M85 VRB safe to buy?

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