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BIG 8742

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,054 mi
Last recorded95,054 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8742
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2009 95,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 95,054 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,180 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 82,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 155,856 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 155,856 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 132,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BIG 8742 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BIG 8742, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 8742 registered?

BIG 8742 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is BIG 8742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 8742 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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