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P489 UGU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,237 mi
Last recorded218,237 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 UGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 218,237 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 203,952 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 203,471 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all (2.4.A.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 190,101 miles

n/s/r tyre crack 0n inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2015 190,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre crack 0n inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 178,049 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 178,049 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 166,460 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to crack

Fail 14 Jun 2013 166,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

o/s/f n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Nov 2011 151,482 miles

n/s front steering idler has slight play

o/s and n/s front tyre treads very badly perished, but no cords exposed

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads very badly perished, but no cords exposed

slight play in steering wheel/ steering box, but no excessive

Pass 11 Sep 2010 141,532 miles

all brake disc discoloured and and slight corrosion

front exhaust down pipe near joint deteriated and slight blow

n/s steering idler has slight play and near limit

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Sep 2010 141,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all brake disc discoloured and and slight corrosion

front exhaust down pipe near joint deteriated and slight blow

n/s steering idler has slight play and near limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2008 135,802 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 135,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 128,150 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 121,603 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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P489 UGU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P489 UGU, 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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P489 UGU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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