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702 TFC

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

178,252 mi
Last recorded178,252 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration702 TFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 178,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 173,667 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 167,042 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 159,195 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 151,147 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 142,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 164,850 miles

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

rear sill panels rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2017 159,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 152,574 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked on outer edges

both front wipers split but still clearing

damage to nearside rear

nearside rear brake backing plate very rusty

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 147,889 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 143,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 129,727 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 126,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 123,787 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,300 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 117,844 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 112,630 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 110,268 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 110,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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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702 TFC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 702 TFC, 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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702 TFC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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