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L879 WYJ

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

275,980 mi
Last recorded275,980 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun87,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 WYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 275,980 miles

both chassis rails undersills inner flitches floors and crossmembers slightly corroded

exhaust has several small blows

Pass 3 Dec 2024 268,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

both undersills chassis rails inner flitches and body mount areas corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 263,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both undersills inner flitches and crossmembers corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 258,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both undersills chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 254,581 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel iderlr arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 249,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 240,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 235,140 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 229,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 223,364 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 216,405 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 206,631 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 201,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 190,257 miles

Both rear tyres down to 2.5mm.

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 190,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Both rear tyres down to 2.5mm.

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

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

NOTE, EMISSIONS WILL NEED TO BE RETESTED AFTER REPAIRS.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 175,206 miles

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

Offside front tyre has cut in tread that exposes cords (20mm length)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 175,206 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has cut in tread that exposes cords (20mm length)

Fail 20 May 2010 154,436 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nudge bar broken offside front

play both front lower ball joints

play both inner steering rod ends

Pass 20 May 2010 154,436 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)

nudge bar broken offside front

play both front lower ball joints

play both inner steering rod ends

Pass 22 May 2009

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

Fail 21 May 2009

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 107,876 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 88,581 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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L879 WYJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 87,692 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 L879 WYJ, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L879 WYJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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