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A16 TBF

1999 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,733 mi
Last recorded135,733 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Shogun115,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TBF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 135,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine underside oily

nearside outer sill slightly corroded in places

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread. Unable to positively identify cords/ply.

rear section of chassis on both sides slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 135,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine underside oily

nearside outer sill slightly corroded in places

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread. Unable to positively identify cords/ply.

rear section of chassis on both sides slightly corroded

tested in very wet conditions and brake test carried out on icy surface.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 130,079 miles

oil leaks

rust patches

slight play in swivels

small splits on wipers

Fail 21 Mar 2011 130,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leaks

rust patches

slight play in swivels

small splits on wipers

Pass 12 Feb 2010 120,361 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 115,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2009 115,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2008 106,340 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 95,588 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades starting to split

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 TBF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 115,217 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 TBF, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 TBF registered?

A16 TBF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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