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A19 RNK

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

206,485 mi
Last recorded206,485 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 206,485 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 205,661 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 204,239 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 204,231 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 202,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 199,888 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2019 197,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 190,960 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 185,224 miles

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

Nearside front outrigger corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 172,507 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 172,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge and outer (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 163,363 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 163,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 155,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 149,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 145,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

both rear seat belt have lower parts covered with ducktape

nearside rear brake has slight fluctuation in effort

nearside rear inner panel corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 145,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

battery insecure

both rear seat belt have lower parts covered with ducktape

nearside rear brake has slight fluctuation in effort

nearside rear inner panel corroded

nearside rear step support corroded

offside front tyre getting close to wear bars

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 125,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 125,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 142,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 131,539 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 123,656 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 112,229 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brakes 24% out of balance

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 RNK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RNK, 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 A19 RNK registered?

A19 RNK is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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