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GIG 4173

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,929 mi
Last recorded142,929 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 4173
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 142,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

customer has advised me the fuel tank is not leaking and the leaking fuel was coming from the hose above the tank, which now has been replaced

Fail 31 Jan 2011 142,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 129,195 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 1,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 111,046 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 111,046 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 100,500 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 90,259 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 90,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GIG 4173 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GIG 4173, 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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GIG 4173 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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