MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear tyres perished
surface corrosion to offside rear sill
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Rearmost seatbelts are cut - rearmost seats are not fitted
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rearmost seatbelts are cut - rearmost seats are not fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
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C242 SMX is a 1986 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1986 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 137,187 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 C242 SMX, 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 40 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C242 SMX registered?
C242 SMX is a 1986 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 January 1986.
Is C242 SMX safe to buy?
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