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AJ55 VAE

2006 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,218 mi
Last recorded161,218 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun92,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 161,218 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 161,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 153,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egdes (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 145,621 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 145,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 140,211 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 140,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,377 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 129,348 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 118,202 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 92,128 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 77,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,679 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 67,679 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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AJ55 VAE is a 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 92,927 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 AJ55 VAE, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ55 VAE is a 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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