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F522 UJB

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,030 mi
Last recorded167,030 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF522 UJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 167,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has age-related cracking

Pass 28 May 2013 158,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 149,924 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 149,904 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 142,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust tailpipe end badly corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 142,838 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tailpipe end badly corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 134,676 miles

Steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 11 May 2010 134,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2009 130,266 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 126,625 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 121,610 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 115,325 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 115,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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F522 UJB is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 114,526 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F522 UJB, 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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F522 UJB is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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