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FIL 8983

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,611 mi
Last recorded145,611 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 8983
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 145,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 145,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 140,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt glued back together (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes rusty on limit now

floor area and chassis very rusty but not holed yet

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2017 140,259 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear buckle has a small crack but still operational

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

Front brake discs pitted and scored

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake back plate holed

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear discs pitted and scored

Rear suspension springs rusty

underside rusty but not holed

Pass 30 Sep 2016 133,992 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2013 128,670 miles

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

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 121,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 115,195 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 107,457 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 107,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 98,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 85,720 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 85,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust corroded in many places.

Front anti roll bar outer bushes worn.

Wear in n/s/f and o/s f wheel bearings.

Wear in steering.

oil leak

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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FIL 8983 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FIL 8983, 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.

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What year was FIL 8983 registered?

FIL 8983 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for FIL 8983 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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