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A2 SBK

1993 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,371 mi
Last recorded70,371 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun136,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 SBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 70,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 70,297 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,166 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,572 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,282 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,697 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides; appear rusty (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides @ callipers; **Advise closer inspection** (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before hose; **Advise closer inspection** (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @ Caliper; (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded > Top of Hose; **Advise closer inspection** (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 66,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @ Caliper; (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded > Top of Hose; **Advise closer inspection** (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @ calliper; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @ Hose in wheel arch; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @ calliper; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside centre/rear 1x rubber mounting missing

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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A2 SBK is a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A2 SBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 SBK registered?

A2 SBK is a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 22 April 1993.

Is A2 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 SBK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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