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AF03 SMV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,634 mi
Last recorded86,634 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin61,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,634 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,819 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

THIS VEHICLE HAS MANY AREAS OF CORROSION THAT PASS TODAYS MOT TEST.BUT WILL NEED ATTENTION IN THE FUTURE.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,323 miles

Engine Management Lamp On

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 71,323 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine Management Lamp On

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,664 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 63,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 2,825 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON WEAR LIMIT

Fail 11 Feb 2016 56,387 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S/F TYRE ON WEAR LIMIT

Pass 13 Feb 2015 112,216 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 112,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 40,615 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 36,368 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 32,449 miles

noise from rear wheels when turned

rear springs corroding

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,288 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 16 Jan 2009 26,288 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers split

Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,555 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,338 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin?

Based on 191,872 MOT tests across 12,414 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,893
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
12,414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 13,041
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,652
position lamp(s) not working 6,854
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,724
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,122
Full Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin reliability report

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AF03 SMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,052 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 Pinin fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 13,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF03 SMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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