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C489 BEC

1986 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,098 mi
Last recorded178,098 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Shogun137,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC489 BEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 178,098 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 178,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r leafespring appears to be cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2013 170,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 170,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 161,058 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 161,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 158,222 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 158,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 156,230 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 156,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 153,785 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 151,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 151,728 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 149,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 147,533 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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C489 BEC is a 1986 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C489 BEC, 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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C489 BEC is a 1986 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 February 1986.

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