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F195 FCC

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

208,113 mi
Last recorded208,113 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF195 FCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 208,113 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear heavy underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s upper and lower all heavy underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 207,329 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear n\s o\s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy underseal whole chassis x suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 207,279 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 inner x outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x3 inner x outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pads (1.2.1 (g))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected idle arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear n\s o\s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy underseal whole chassis x suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 206,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms heavily undercoated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis heavily undercoated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 206,626 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

whole chassis and all suspension parts heavily undersealed

Pass 18 May 2023 205,743 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body sealed

Pass 14 Jul 2022 205,736 miles

underbody sealed

Pass 6 May 2021 205,730 miles

underbody sealed

Pass 19 May 2020 205,723 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 204,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 203,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 198,724 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2014 194,859 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 194,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 197,177 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 197,137 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 191,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 187,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 183,313 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 180,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 180,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 169,131 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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F195 FCC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F195 FCC, 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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F195 FCC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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