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BK08 HLV

2008 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

240,758 mi
Last recorded240,758 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun87,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 HLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 240,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 230,627 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 230,618 miles

Fuel hose leaking to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/50/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 222,953 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 222,953 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 213,258 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 213,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 205,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 205,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken under wheel arch (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component leaking at front of vehicle (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 195,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 186,953 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 179,135 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 172,633 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 153,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 133,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 106,306 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 106,306 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 80,537 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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BK08 HLV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,048 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 BK08 HLV, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BK08 HLV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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