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A7 VGC

2000 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

129,524 mi
Last recorded129,524 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun108,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 129,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 127,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,161 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 111,721 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,131 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 108,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,747 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,386 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,898 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,162 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,705 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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A7 VGC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 108,287 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 A7 VGC, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A7 VGC registered?

A7 VGC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for A7 VGC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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