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R18 EMP

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,208 mi
Last recorded114,208 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 EMP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,882 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2024 100,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,006 miles

Offside Front tyre has been "plugged"

Offside Rear tyre has been "plugged"

Fail 21 Sep 2021 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre has been "plugged"

Offside Rear tyre has been "plugged"

Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,530 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 54,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,759 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 42,763 miles

handbrake excessive travel but pulling efficiency

Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,227 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 27,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 15,981 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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R18 EMP is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R18 EMP, 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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R18 EMP is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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