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F497 OVU

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,723 mi
Last recorded170,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 OVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 170,723 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 166,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 162,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 160,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 157,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 152,447 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 143,271 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 138,667 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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F497 OVU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F497 OVU, 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

How do I check the history of F497 OVU?

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What year was F497 OVU registered?

F497 OVU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is F497 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F497 OVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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