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A16 DRW

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,976 mi
Last recorded158,976 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DRW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 158,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 153,664 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 153,639 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 147,001 miles

both inner sills rusty when tapped with corrosion assesment tool did not crumble or go through

osf steering box ball joint slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2005 141,134 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 141,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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A16 DRW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A16 DRW, 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 A16 DRW registered?

A16 DRW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is A16 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DRW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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