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NJ12 HJN

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,739 mi
Last recorded111,739 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 HJN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 111,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both corners worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body of vehicle under sealed from front to back

Pass 30 Apr 2025 106,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 106,799 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 101,866 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 101,864 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 96,550 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 96,539 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi/rigid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 91,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 84,654 miles

rear seats in boot folded away at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf areas (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,258 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 73,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low os,ns (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,055 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 67,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,622 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,241 miles

exhaust corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,595 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,510 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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NJ12 HJN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 72,938 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 NJ12 HJN, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NJ12 HJN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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