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DIW 4870

1985 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

192,419 mi
Last recorded192,419 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun127,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 4870
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2007 192,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 184,014 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2006 184,007 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DIW 4870 is a 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 127,488 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 DIW 4870, 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 41 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DIW 4870 registered?

DIW 4870 is a 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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The MOT history for DIW 4870 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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