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E979 VEA

1990 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

127,869 mi
Last recorded127,869 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Shogun145,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE979 VEA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 127,869 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 127,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

general vehicle under body rusty

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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E979 VEA is a 1990 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 145,999 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 E979 VEA, 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 36 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E979 VEA registered?

E979 VEA is a 1990 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is E979 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E979 VEA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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