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A9 OEL

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

181,162 mi
Last recorded181,162 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 181,162 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 181,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 166,755 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 166,755 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 166,546 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f inner bay corroded

o/s/f inner c v gaitor split

Pass 15 Aug 2006 152,908 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 152,908 miles

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

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

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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A9 OEL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 122,260 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 A9 OEL, 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 30 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 A9 OEL registered?

A9 OEL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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