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G117 ADL

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,201 mi
Last recorded183,201 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 ADL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 183,201 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch has a is badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil light is on

Fail 4 Nov 2025 183,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch has a is badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil light is on

Pass 21 Nov 2024 183,022 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission, and rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 183,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both Steering Arm Ball Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure P Terminal On Battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Transmission + Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Leading To Tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 182,585 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all of them (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 181,693 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

inner sill panels corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 180,139 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s inner sills rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2021 180,139 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s inner sills rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2021 180,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak reservoir empty ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration blue/white (8.2.1.2 (g))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole outer sill behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 179,472 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole back of wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes ()

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe onto pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

white smoke from exhaust

Pass 8 Oct 2019 178,900 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small corrosion hole in wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 177,637 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 175,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 175,835 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 174,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2015 172,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 170,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 167,477 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 165,085 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 165,031 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 163,012 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 161,330 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 161,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 158,853 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 156,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 156,605 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 154,165 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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 Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Sep 2007 154,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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 Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2006 151,304 miles

slight play at steering gear. †unable to measure brake pads. †undertray fitted. †

Pass 12 Sep 2005 145,716 miles

unable to see brake pads.

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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G117 ADL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G117 ADL, 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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G117 ADL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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