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5712 BP

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,457 mi
Last recorded97,457 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5712 BP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 97,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 96,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 94,716 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 93,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 92,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 89,719 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 88,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 86,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 84,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 83,285 miles

ns front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2016 81,942 miles

Ball joint has slight play idler drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 81,942 miles

Ball joint has slight play idler drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 79,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 76,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 72,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 64,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 57,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,724 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 51,628 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear seats folded away

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,922 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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5712 BP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 114,526 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 5712 BP, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5712 BP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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