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EJZ 2285

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

162,405 mi
Last recorded162,405 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 2285
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2013 162,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front inner arch corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2012 159,751 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front inner wing corroded and holed but not within percribed area

Fail 23 Aug 2012 159,751 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front inner wing corroded and holed but not within percribed area

Pass 26 Aug 2011 154,866 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f arch corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 154,853 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/f arch corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 149,037 miles

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

both front inner wings corroding

cut in inner edge of tyre side wall o/s/f

Fail 4 Oct 2010 148,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front inner wings corroding

cut in inner edge of tyre side wall o/s/f

Pass 2 Sep 2009 141,297 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 141,296 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 133,937 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 133,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 130,761 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side door moulding insecure

Fail 19 May 2006 127,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 127,512 miles

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

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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EJZ 2285 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 EJZ 2285, 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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EJZ 2285 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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