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EHZ 9280

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,852 mi
Last recorded166,852 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHZ 9280
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 166,852 miles

fuel lines corroded not leaking

lots of under body surface rust

Fail 31 Oct 2013 166,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel lines corroded not leaking

lots of under body surface rust

Pass 1 Nov 2012 165,112 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 165,110 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 163,459 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 163,369 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 159,654 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 159,654 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 155,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 155,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 150,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 138,729 miles

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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EHZ 9280 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 EHZ 9280, 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 EHZ 9280 registered?

EHZ 9280 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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