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H174 VSH

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,236 mi
Last recorded161,236 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH174 VSH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 161,236 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front inner wings rusty

slight wear in front suspension arm bushes and balljoints

Fail 4 Dec 2006 161,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2005 149,826 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 149,826 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H174 VSH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H174 VSH, 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 H174 VSH registered?

H174 VSH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is H174 VSH safe to buy?

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