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PK03 VNC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,273 mi
Last recorded181,273 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 VNC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 181,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coroded throughout vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings heavily coroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 171,732 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 163,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both side steps

Fail 11 Jul 2015 163,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to both side steps

Pass 4 Jul 2014 144,085 miles

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Noise from auxillery belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 144,085 miles

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Noise from auxillery belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 119,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Jan 2013 119,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,686 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 96,686 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow bar, O/S/R fog lamp inoprative.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,285 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 85,273 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,459 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear accident damage

rear wiper blade missing

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,459 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear accident damage

rear wiper blade missing

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,516 miles

1.engine undertray fitted and skide pans fitted.underneath.2.nearside front tyre wearing outer edge advise tracking to be checked.

3.rear brake pads worn low.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,153 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 18,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,681 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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PK03 VNC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PK03 VNC, 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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PK03 VNC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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