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E16 CJD

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,439 mi
Last recorded160,439 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 CJD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 160,439 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 157,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST DOWN PIPE HAS SMALL RUST HOLES IN IT. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BACK BOX HAS SMALL RUST HOLES AROUND THE WELD. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 154,616 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 148,911 miles

Nearside Front RUST HOLE IN BODY IN NEARSIDE FRONT INNER ARCH.

Offside Front WHEEL NUT AND STUD MISSING ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 142,190 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 142,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,004 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 136,963 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rust hole in nearside front arch within 30cm of body mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front bottom shocker bush has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear sill corner completely rotted away. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body rotted away near offside rear body anchor point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear sill corner completely rotten away. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler has slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Rust hole in offside front inner arch under bonnet.

Offside Rear Rust hole in edge of offside rear arch.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 128,112 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 128,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,457 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,546 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 94,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,565 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,424 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,655 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre (tracking)

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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E16 CJD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E16 CJD, 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.

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E16 CJD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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