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N248 MBX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,012 mi
Last recorded98,012 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 MBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 98,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,023 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 98,012 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seal damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seal damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,959 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,959 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 97,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 93,029 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 93,029 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes along the floor slight corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,258 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

genral corrosion noticed and adviced

slightplay in steering system

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,035 miles

Oil leak

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

general corrosion noticed and adviced

slight play in the steering system

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,434 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 83,409 miles

Nearside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,598 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,682 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 77,682 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,450 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,817 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 68,807 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,086 miles

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

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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N248 MBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N248 MBX, 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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N248 MBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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