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RL03 XJB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,147 mi
Last recorded160,147 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 XJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 160,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 157,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 156,662 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 140,489 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 140,487 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 126,334 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 109,596 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 81,658 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 81,551 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2008 68,376 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 54,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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RL03 XJB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RL03 XJB, 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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What year was RL03 XJB registered?

RL03 XJB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is RL03 XJB safe to buy?

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