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DS 6266

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,979 mi
Last recorded158,979 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 6266
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 158,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 156,077 miles

oil leaks

Pass 23 Oct 2014 153,516 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 148,291 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal leaking transmission oil

Fail 31 Oct 2013 148,239 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal leaking transmission oil

Pass 5 Nov 2012 140,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/r axle oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 140,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/r axle oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 133,708 miles

1x centre exhaust mount broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 133,708 miles

1x centre exhaust mount broken

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 126,553 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front exhaust baffle rattle

n/s wiper blade starting to perish

Fail 1 Nov 2010 126,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front exhaust baffle rattle

n/s wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2009 116,023 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 104,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery filler cap missing

Pass 26 Oct 2007 88,223 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 77,495 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight leaks both rear hubs

Pass 7 Nov 2005 75,129 miles

slight oil leak o/s rear hub

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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DS 6266 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 122,260 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 DS 6266, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS 6266 registered?

DS 6266 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is DS 6266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 6266 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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