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B424 XBU

1985 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,032 mi
Last recorded116,032 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun127,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB424 XBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 116,032 miles

engine oil leak

front bumper has corrosion

gearbox mount area has corrosion

bodywork has corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2015 116,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bodywork has corrosion

engine oil leak

front bumper has corrosion

gearbox mount area has corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2014 114,983 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 114,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,682 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 112,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 111,369 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 110,276 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 108,856 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 106,538 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 106,538 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 102,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 99,115 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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B424 XBU is a 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 127,488 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 B424 XBU, 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 41 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B424 XBU registered?

B424 XBU is a 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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