CarVerify

Free Car Check

FB02 MXN

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,040 mi
Last recorded187,040 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 MXN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 187,040 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 186,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 155,404 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 155,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 138,695 miles

slight corossion to both nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Mar 2012 138,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corossion to both nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2011 132,294 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 125,371 miles

nearside front steering idler has slight play in it

Fail 17 Apr 2010 125,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front steering idler has slight play in it

Pass 17 Apr 2009 114,261 miles

all suspension bushes slightly cracked

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2009 114,251 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

under body corrosion

all suspension bushes slightly cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2008 103,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,859 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 89,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,216 miles

both front lower swivels have slight play

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
Full Mitsubishi Shogun reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FB02 MXN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 122,260 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 FB02 MXN, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB02 MXN?

You can check the full history of FB02 MXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FB02 MXN registered?

FB02 MXN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is FB02 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB02 MXN shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB02 MXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FB02 MXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.