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AF55 VWP

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,916 mi
Last recorded141,916 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 141,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2015 135,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 127,214 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 127,214 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 117,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 117,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 117,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brakes were tested with both the tapley meter and btr's due to vehicles transmission type

front bumper has minor damage but has no sharp or protruding edges that may be of danger to other road users

Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,537 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,870 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2009 69,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,186 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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AF55 VWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 98,232 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 AF55 VWP, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF55 VWP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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