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DED 097

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,541 mi
Last recorded96,541 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDED 097
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,541 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front side windows tinted

rear wiper missing

Fail 28 Nov 2011 96,540 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front side windows tinted

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 96,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Front side windows tinted

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 12 Jun 2009 79,933 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,856 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 69,128 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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DED 097 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,214 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 DED 097, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DED 097?

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What year was DED 097 registered?

DED 097 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is DED 097 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DED 097 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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