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A17 DAR

1993 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,535 mi
Last recorded149,535 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun136,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 149,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 147,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 144,721 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,695 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 143,663 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely binnding (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire corroded (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 141,499 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 140,020 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 138,875 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 137,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 135,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 132,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 131,137 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 126,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 126,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 122,587 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 118,819 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 114,864 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 107,211 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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A17 DAR is a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 136,031 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 A17 DAR, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 DAR is a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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