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H989 ATO

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,802 mi
Last recorded188,802 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 ATO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2011 188,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2010 176,215 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 176,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 161,748 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 16,196 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 146,579 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links have slight movement

exhaust front pipe has slight blow

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Dec 2006 129,196 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 129,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 123,227 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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H989 ATO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H989 ATO, 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 H989 ATO registered?

H989 ATO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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