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G189 LAX

2000 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,820 mi
Last recorded177,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun108,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 LAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 177,820 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

unable to see front and rear pads

Fail 7 Jan 2014 177,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

unable to see front and rear pads

Pass 11 Jan 2013 174,854 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust in poor condition

rear lap belts fitted

unable to see front pads

Fail 9 Jan 2013 174,833 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clunk from front suspension [unable to locate fault during test]

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

rear lap belts fitted

slight movement from ns/f and os/f drag links

slight movement in steering column

Pass 9 Jan 2012 173,300 miles

CONSIDERABLE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS

Fail 9 Jan 2012 173,276 miles

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

CONSIDERABLE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS

Pass 11 Jan 2011 171,011 miles

free play in steering

os/f brake flexi slightly deteriorated.

rear exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated.

slight corrosion on os/f chassis leg.

slight movement on ns/f drag link

slight movement on os/f inner track rod end

slight play in steering column.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 169,985 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear row of seats not fitted at time of test seats and belts not tested.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 169,985 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear row of seats not fitted at time of test seats and belts not tested.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 165,138 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 165,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 163,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 160,806 miles

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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G189 LAX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 108,287 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 G189 LAX, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G189 LAX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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