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3942 JW

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

107,542 mi
Last recorded107,542 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3942 JW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 107,542 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 107,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 107,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 107,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing outside edge.

Offside Front tyre cracking but ok

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,389 miles

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

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

all brake pipes are heavily waxed

Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,333 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily waxed

Pass 19 Feb 2020 106,680 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes heavy waxing

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavy waxing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 105,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavy waxing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 103,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake pipes waxed

fuel pipes corroded

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,981 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes waxed heavy

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust deterioated

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,264 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes waxed

fuel lines corroded

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,096 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,794 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,946 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 97,277 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in both side front hubs

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,090 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 92,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,698 miles

slight freeplay in steering wheel

Pass 15 Feb 2008 86,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 81,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 78,622 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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3942 JW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 122,260 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 3942 JW, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3942 JW registered?

3942 JW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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