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DCZ 2871

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,557 mi
Last recorded142,557 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 2871
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 142,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 134,520 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 134,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

metal fuel lines in poor condition

oil leak from front differential

slight play in n/s steering idler

unable to switch lights off

Pass 6 Jun 2006 129,113 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 129,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DCZ 2871 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DCZ 2871, 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 DCZ 2871 registered?

DCZ 2871 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is DCZ 2871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 2871 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DCZ 2871 have outstanding finance?

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