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B3 VFM

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,956 mi
Last recorded188,956 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 188,956 miles

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise oil leak!

advise rusty brake pipes!

Fail 20 Sep 2011 188,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise areas of advanced corrosion!

advise oil leak!

advise rusty brake pipes!

Pass 11 Aug 2010 181,409 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2009 169,547 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 169,546 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

areas of corrosion under vehicle

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2008 156,079 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 146,045 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 137,903 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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B3 VFM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B3 VFM, 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.

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What year was B3 VFM registered?

B3 VFM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is B3 VFM safe to buy?

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