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N196 PAE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

164,645 mi
Last recorded164,645 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 PAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 164,645 miles

underside covered in black underseal/general age related corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 160,671 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 160,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 155,899 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 155,897 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 151,010 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 151,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 143,993 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 May 2020 142,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 138,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 138,414 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 134,824 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 27 Jul 2017 134,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Jul 2016 133,484 miles

Front BOTH front tyres worn on outer surfaces

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 133,484 miles

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

Front BOTH front tyres worn on outer surfaces

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 131,329 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

removed expired tax and sticker from wiper sweep prior to test

Fail 13 Aug 2015 131,329 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

removed expired tax and sticker from wiper sweep prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2014 129,689 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 129,689 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 126,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 126,715 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 124,136 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 124,136 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 121,234 miles

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

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

pull slightly to left under braking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 118,428 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 114,070 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 110,245 miles

slightly smokey

Pass 21 Sep 2007 105,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 100,090 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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N196 PAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 N196 PAE, 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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N196 PAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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