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AS 3479

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,470 mi
Last recorded69,470 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS 3479
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 69,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,068 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,645 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 67,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 67,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.33 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush - play found when on hard standing (5.3.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than the offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,144 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,553 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,499 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 63,760 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 62,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 61,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 59,789 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 59,789 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 57,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 55,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 52,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,741 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 48,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 45,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in steering

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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AS 3479 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 114,526 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 AS 3479, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AS 3479 registered?

AS 3479 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is AS 3479 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS 3479 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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