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N256 HWP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,420 mi
Last recorded97,420 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 HWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 97,420 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,733 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 90,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 90,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 90,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,406 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,388 miles

engine oil leak [underbody advice]

Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,830 miles

offside rear light lense cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,928 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,552 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 85,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,726 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 79,726 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 79,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 70,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,712 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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N256 HWP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N256 HWP, 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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N256 HWP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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The MOT history for N256 HWP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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