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AJ53 NHT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,757 mi
Last recorded56,757 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin61,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,757 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brakes are binding slightly

rear leading arm bushes are perished / cracking

rear under chassis is corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 56,757 miles

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brakes are binding slightly

rear leading arm bushes are perished / cracking

rear under chassis is corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 50,170 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 50,170 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,148 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 46,536 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,420 miles

Coolant leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres wearing thin

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2015 43,973 miles

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,014 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Edges

Oil leak

Side Running Board Mountings Corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 42,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust System Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Edges

Oil leak

Side Running Board Mountings Corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

side running boards mountings corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 40,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

side running boards mountings corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,982 miles

EML light on

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 38,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML light on

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,727 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,260 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,969 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 25,969 miles

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
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AJ53 NHT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ53 NHT, 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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AJ53 NHT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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