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A20 EFR

1993 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,063 mi
Last recorded105,063 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun136,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 105,063 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front shocker bushes split

both rear anti roll bar rubber bushes split

both rear coil springs corroded

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front upper wishbone ball joint dust cover slightly split

oil leaks

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Sep 2013 105,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front shocker bushes split

both rear anti roll bar rubber bushes split

both rear coil springs corroded

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front upper wishbone ball joint dust cover slightly split

oil leaks

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,332 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 82,057 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 May 2010 66,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust touching o/s/r road spring

Pass 20 May 2008 36,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,700 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 24,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 May 2006 14,528 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 14,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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A20 EFR is a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A20 EFR, 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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What year was A20 EFR registered?

A20 EFR is a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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