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A588 UCA

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Beige Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,939 mi
Last recorded130,939 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA588 UCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 130,939 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 130,889 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 130,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust manifold blow

Pass 11 Jun 2012 128,030 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 128,030 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 126,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 123,006 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 120,495 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 120,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 119,352 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 119,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 114,603 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 114,603 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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A588 UCA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Beige with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 114,526 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 A588 UCA, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A588 UCA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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