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F900 YAB

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

216,342 mi
Last recorded216,342 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF900 YAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 216,342 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 216,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 210,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 210,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 207,590 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 207,590 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 202,361 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 202,361 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 193,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 192,183 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 180,624 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 179,390 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 179,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 175,452 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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F900 YAB is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F900 YAB, 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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F900 YAB is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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