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BLZ 3551

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,863 mi
Last recorded193,863 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 3551
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 193,863 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

corrosion on offside wheel arches +offside front inner wing

corrosion on rear exhaust

front and rear lower shock absorber mounting bushes worn+ bolt loose on nearside front lower mounting

offside front antiroll bar link bushes perrished

play in front antiroll mountings

Pass 22 Jun 2006 188,162 miles

corrosion on offside front inner wing

corrosion onboth front and nearside rear brake pipes

rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Jun 2006 188,063 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on both front and nearside rear brake pipes

corrosion on offside front inner wing

rear bump stops missing

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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BLZ 3551 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BLZ 3551, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLZ 3551 registered?

BLZ 3551 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is BLZ 3551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 3551 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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