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F37 MRC

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,266 mi
Last recorded172,266 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF37 MRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 172,266 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 172,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 171,360 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 170,827 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 168,046 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 168,046 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

Fail 29 Sep 2006 150,443 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WELL WORN # PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENTION LOWER BALL JOINTS

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 150,443 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WELL WORN # PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENTION LOWER BALL JOINTS

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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F37 MRC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F37 MRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F37 MRC registered?

F37 MRC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is F37 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F37 MRC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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