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162,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel filler pipes corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of structure & sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Reflector repaired
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner wing corrosion (may be repaired from underside) not effecting the brakes or steering.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Corrosion to both rear wheel arches - BORDERLINE!
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE! (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface BORDERLINE! (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE! (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged ALL rear belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Underside corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
condition of all rear seats belts webbing
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills
corrosion on n/s/f inner wing BORDERLINE
corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills/wheel arches borderline
corrosion on rear brake disc s
front brake balance
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
condition of all rear seats belts webbing
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills
corrosion on n/s/f inner wing BORDERLINE
corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills/wheel arches borderline
corrosion on rear brake disc s
front brake balance
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Corrosion on front & rear suspension components
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Light corrosion on fuel pipes
Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded
Nearside Front Inner wing heavily corroded but not effecting vehicle integrity
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle set of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged but still functioning
O/S & N/S rear wheel arches corroded but not effecting vehicle integrity
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal Wheel arch under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Very rear seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Corrosion on front suspension components
Corrosion on rear suspension components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock asborber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very rear seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock asborber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All belt lower anchorages (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on fuel filler pipes
corrosion on fuel filler pipes
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Corrosion on front suspension components
Corrosion on rear suspension components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock asborber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very rear seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock asborber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All belt lower anchorages (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery not clamped down
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All Four (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
light corrosion on front suspension components
light corrosion on fuel filler neck
light corrosion on rear suspension components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately front to rears not following original routing (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
battery not clamped
fuel neck rusty
light corrosion on front suspension & chassis components
light corrosion on rear chassis & suspension components
Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear pipes at front of fuel tank on o/s (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Front brake pad anti squeal plate not correctly fitted
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
all brake hose ferrels slightly corroded
battery insecure
both front tyres starting to wear low
front suspension and chassis components slightly corroded
front to rear brake pipes have been replaced but not correctly routed
fuel neck rusty
limited reserve travel on handbrake
rear seats missing
rear suspension and chassis components slightly corroded
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel plpes slight corrosion
nearside and offside inner sills slight corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake bind
n/s/f tyre worn on outside
o/s/f tyre worn on inside
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak
n/s/f tyre worn on outside
o/s/f tyre worn on inside
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in windscreen not in A zone
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y279 KCJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,809 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 Y279 KCJ, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y279 KCJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 May 2001.
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