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A3 RSA

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

230,542 mi
Last recorded230,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RSA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 230,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 212,058 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 198,045 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 187,635 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x axle (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear section of fuel lines x2 are starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 187,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x axle (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear section of fuel lines x2 are starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 172,585 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 166,533 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 163,667 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 157,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 149,859 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 142,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 135,627 miles

all four tyres close to limit

slight play in stearing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 126,094 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 126,081 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2006 118,674 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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A3 RSA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 102,082 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 A3 RSA, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A3 RSA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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