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AY08 KWO

2008 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,486 mi
Last recorded219,486 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun87,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 219,486 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 214,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body and all pipes retreated with new coating

Fail 7 Apr 2025 214,766 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body and all pipes retreated with new coating

Pass 3 Apr 2024 209,586 miles

all panels and pipes all cleaned and retreated with new body sealant

Fail 31 Jan 2024 209,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full veiwing

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 204,848 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 201,068 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 197,897 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 193,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 190,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 186,793 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 181,180 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 149,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2014 149,890 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2013 111,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

unable to check rear seats or seat belts due to items in boot space

Fail 22 Nov 2013 111,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

unable to check rear seats or seat belts due to items in boot space

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Nov 2012 72,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,808 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,864 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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AY08 KWO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red 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 AY08 KWO, 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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What year was AY08 KWO registered?

AY08 KWO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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