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B16 HCF

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,357 mi
Last recorded157,357 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 HCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 157,357 miles

sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 155,502 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody corroded but nothing excessive

Pass 4 Sep 2020 155,224 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded but nothing excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 147,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 143,639 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 136,905 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 136,897 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 136,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers not allowing inspection of outer body sills

Automatic transmission oil cooler pipes corroded and leaking

Oil leak

n/s door step insecure at rear

Pass 13 Feb 2014 134,901 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 134,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 130,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 29 Nov 2012 130,957 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 130,957 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 126,456 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 121,524 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 29 May 2009 116,233 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 116,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,139 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 108,136 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 103,872 miles

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

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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B16 HCF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,214 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 B16 HCF, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B16 HCF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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