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EVN 224L

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,843 mi
Last recorded120,843 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 224L
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 120,843 miles

undertray

Fail 4 Jan 2016 120,843 miles

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

undertray

Fail 10 Jan 2015 119,695 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side outer wing repaired no sharp edges

Pass 10 Jan 2015 119,695 miles

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

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

off side outer wing repaired no sharp edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 119,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 119,469 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,014 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 101,014 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2009 93,167 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicator bars.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 83,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 83,997 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,286 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,958 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 65,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively 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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EVN 224L is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EVN 224L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EVN 224L registered?

EVN 224L is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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