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AV08 HNN

2008 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,696 mi
Last recorded155,696 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun87,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 155,696 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 155,696 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 149,667 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 149,667 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 145,326 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 145,326 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 138,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 132,713 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 132,710 miles

Exhaust system insecure dpf bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dpf pressure pipe broken

Pass 6 Aug 2020 126,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 123,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 118,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working on inspection i found the brake light bulb not working and found a broken wire (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 113,872 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 113,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 109,420 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 102,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 102,835 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,974 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

rear tyres wearing iner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,862 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,023 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs pitted and worn

slight play in steering o/s/f

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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AV08 HNN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AV08 HNN, 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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AV08 HNN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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