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G898 CDE

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,274 mi
Last recorded75,274 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 CDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,274 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 75,249 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor inner wing both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 72,669 miles

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,467 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 68,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 66,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,318 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 62,286 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 60,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 59,032 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,372 miles

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,054 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 48,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill top (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,914 miles

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

adv light switch

Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,697 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,134 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 4,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 148,830 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 148,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G898 CDE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,214 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 G898 CDE, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G898 CDE registered?

G898 CDE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is G898 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G898 CDE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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