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H138 TEP

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,739 mi
Last recorded173,739 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 TEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 173,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2008 173,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 171,988 miles

front brakes on imbalance limit

Fail 14 Aug 2007 171,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 165,122 miles

front brakes near imbalnce limit

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 165,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brakes near imbalnce limit

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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H138 TEP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H138 TEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H138 TEP registered?

H138 TEP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is H138 TEP safe to buy?

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