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F20 BAG

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,399 mi
Last recorded123,399 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 BAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 123,399 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front arch near mudflaps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

underbody front and rear heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2025 123,307 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch inner towards mudflap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody repairs covered in underseal front and rear

Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,007 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arche going to ferules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner rear sill at back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody heavily underseal

Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,005 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal unable to inspect repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal unable to inspect repairs

Fail 7 Oct 2021 122,001 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 121,097 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,892 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,892 miles

all under vehicle been shultz

Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,892 miles

under body corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 115,891 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 115,891 miles

under body dry and corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2013 115,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body dry and corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 103,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

ignition switch insecure.underbody metal sheild fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 May 2009 101,465 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking fronts wearing uneven

exhaust rusty

most brake pipes rusty

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 May 2009 101,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking fronts wearing uneven

exhaust rusty

most brake pipes rusty

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2008 97,209 miles

all exhaust system rusty

both rear shockers weaping

most brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

very slight play in idler

Pass 9 May 2007 91,265 miles

brake fluid slightly low

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

most brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/r shocker weaping

slight handbrake imbalence

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

very slight front and rear brake judder recorded

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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F20 BAG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F20 BAG, 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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F20 BAG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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