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A19 EGC

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 EGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 72,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle rail chassis treated with under seal

Pass 8 Jan 2025 68,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal area by step mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper shock mount area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal area by step mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper shock mount area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 63,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,116 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 61,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 61,041 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body mounts starting to perish

both front tyres worn uneven

rear seats and buckles missing

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,471 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not accessible to check

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt not accessible to check

Fail 28 Aug 2020 59,443 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear seat belt not accessible to check

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt not accessible to check

Pass 31 May 2019 57,447 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not inspected not accessible

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear seat belt not inspected not accessible

Fail 22 May 2019 57,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt not inspected not accessible

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear seat belt not inspected not accessible

Pass 11 May 2018 54,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 52,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 52,837 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damage (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 51,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 48,962 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,257 miles

Rear seat belts not fully inspected

Pass 29 May 2012 43,997 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 May 2012 43,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 24 May 2011 43,149 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,207 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,279 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,609 miles

belts not checked

no rear seats fitted

Fail 9 May 2008 40,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

belts not checked

no rear seats fitted

Pass 3 May 2007 38,247 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 38,247 miles

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

unable to check rear seat belts due to items and seats folded

Pass 2 May 2006 36,775 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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A19 EGC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,214 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 A19 EGC, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A19 EGC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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