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WU52 SPZ

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,365 mi
Last recorded137,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport87,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 SPZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 137,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

engine undercarrige rusted

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 129,386 miles

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

engine warning light on

general chassis surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,992 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 107,535 miles

both rear anti roll bar link pins in poor condtion ( bent at bottom )

various oil leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2011 107,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear anti roll bar link pins in poor condtion ( bent at bottom )

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,316 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

exhaust centre heatshield loose and deteriated.

exhaust system corroded.

fuel filter corroded.

n/s/r brake binding.

various oil leaks.

wipers smearing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 97,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low.

engine undershield fitted

exhaust centre heatshield loose and deteriated.

exhaust system corroded.

front reg plate deteriated.

fuel filter corroded.

n/s/r brake binding.

various oil leaks.

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 86,533 miles

both front antiroll bar bushes worn on lower suspension arms

no rear seat base fitted at time of test

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 5 Mar 2009 86,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front antiroll bar bushes worn on lower suspension arms

no rear seat base fitted at time of test

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 56,227 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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WU52 SPZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 87,807 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 Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU52 SPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU52 SPZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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