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G5 TDA

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,312 mi
Last recorded65,312 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 TDA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 65,312 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 64,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 64,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 62,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 59,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 56,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,030 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,637 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,962 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,958 miles

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,122 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 48,122 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,254 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,592 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,526 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 38,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,645 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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G5 TDA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G5 TDA, 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 G5 TDA registered?

G5 TDA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for G5 TDA shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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