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AF08 NYX

2008 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,460 mi
Last recorded195,460 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun87,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 195,460 miles

General underbody corrosion and suspension componeants.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck to fuel tank. ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 195,062 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2023 194,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, Floor and Subframe Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 194,835 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective DPF mount corroded and fallen off, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, Floor and Subframe Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 193,576 miles

D.P.F. front mounting bracket broken, slight exhausy gas leak.

Nearside Rear Inner cill/suspension swinging arm, mounting area thinned by corrosion.

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside Rear shock absorber upper bush slightly worn

Rear o/s & n/s brake backplates holed by corrosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 189,861 miles

Front Prop shaft joint flexible coupling has minor oil leak

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 189,723 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers inner sill corroded {effecting the structural integrity of the vehicle} (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint flexible coupling has minor oil leak

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 176,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Rear BOTH REAR BACKING PLATES ROTTEN

Pass 17 Sep 2019 166,964 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 148,541 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 148,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 123,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 123,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 98,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,690 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 51,750 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no emissions detected

Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,691 miles

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

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

front brake pad linings getting low, 75% worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread edge, and both rear tyres wearing on inner tread edges

outer rear brake pad linings low 85/90% worn, unable to make clear visual inspection of inner rear linings

parking lever travel high, but still has reserve travel

unable to measure exhaust gases, low emission engine

undertray fitted, not allowing for full underside inpsection

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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AF08 NYX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,048 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 AF08 NYX, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF08 NYX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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