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RV53 DKE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 DKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,835 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rearlight lens cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,835 miles

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

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

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

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rearlight lens cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,928 miles

Accident damage to nearside of vehicle

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,824 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,824 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate poor,

Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,384 miles

all tyres worn unevenly - low on inside edges. †

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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RV53 DKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV53 DKE, 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 RV53 DKE registered?

RV53 DKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is RV53 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 DKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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