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EVO 3X

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,818 mi
Last recorded95,818 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVO 3X
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,697 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 90,697 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,838 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,838 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,954 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 80,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,339 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 70,588 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 61,913 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 60,573 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate sightly cracked

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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EVO 3X is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,214 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 EVO 3X, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EVO 3X registered?

EVO 3X is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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