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E401 WCL

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,980 mi
Last recorded171,980 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE401 WCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2006 171,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 171,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

oil leak

rear wiper blade split.

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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E401 WCL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E401 WCL, 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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What year was E401 WCL registered?

E401 WCL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is E401 WCL safe to buy?

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