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B7 FJM

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,330 mi
Last recorded171,330 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 FJM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 171,330 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 168,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 168,931 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 164,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 160,543 miles

general underbody surface corrosion.

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper and wing damage (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 160,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 to limmiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 154,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre below legal limit NOT FIT FOR ROAD USE

Fail 25 Oct 2017 154,817 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre below legal limit NOT FIT FOR ROAD USE

Pass 28 Oct 2016 148,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 142,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 142,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,330 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Oct 2013 132,356 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Spare wheel not on carrier at time of test.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 132,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Spare wheel not on carrier at time of test.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 126,014 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 119,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,310 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 106,248 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 102,099 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 102,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 94,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all front ball joints have play

all steering rack joint have play

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil leak

offside rear light unit damaged

unable to test rear seats and seat belts

Fail 17 Jan 2006 94,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all front ball joints have slight play

all steering joints have play

both front tyres are worn

both front wheel bearings have play

engine oil leak

offside rear light unit damaged

unable to test rear seats or seat belts

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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B7 FJM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B7 FJM, 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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B7 FJM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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