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B8 TJE

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Beige Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 TJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,248 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 97,248 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 96,093 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working add water (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,928 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective LENSES CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,787 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both a bit cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch some corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,411 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 92,411 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses cleaned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 86,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 90,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,623 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 88,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid add fluid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,121 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,112 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 83,112 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 82,050 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,334 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,306 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 77,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 74,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,200 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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B8 TJE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Beige with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B8 TJE, 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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B8 TJE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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