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A8 TXX

1993 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,952 mi
Last recorded224,952 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun136,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TXX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 224,952 miles

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

bolt missing rear bumper mtg

condensation in n/s side light

corrosion to fuel lines

ex joint slight blow

o/s front tyre low

Fail 19 Nov 2009 224,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

bolt missing rear bumper mtg

condensation in n/s side light

corrosion to fuel lines

ex joint slight blow

o/s front tyre low

o/s rear top brake light out

Pass 17 Nov 2008 204,113 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2008 203,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 175,782 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 156,158 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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A8 TXX is a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A8 TXX, 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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A8 TXX is a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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