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R1 BSU

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,479 mi
Last recorded144,479 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun87,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 144,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 137,245 miles

Fuel filler pipes rusty

Fuel tank damp

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe looks corroded covered in mud

Slight run out on front brake discs

Tow brackets rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2023 130,186 miles

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Fail 9 Nov 2023 130,185 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Play in o/s track rod end

Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,550 miles

Fuel tank damp

Play in n/s track rod end

Rear outer c/v boot at n/s weeping grease

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2022 123,458 miles

Fuel hose leaking Above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in n/s track rod end

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,411 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 117,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,614 miles

Corrosion on chassis rails

Corrosion on rear inner sills

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion on tow bar

Fuel tank damp but no obvious signs of a leak

Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,613 miles

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

Corrosion on chassis rails

Corrosion on rear inner sills

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion on tow bar

Fuel tank damp but no obvious signs of a leak

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 109,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 102,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nial in n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2014 96,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,085 miles

o/s/r tyre showing wear on inside edge

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 2 Sep 2013 82,084 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s high level stop lamp inopp

o/s/r tyre showing wear on inside edge

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,313 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on in side edge

Fail 1 Sep 2012 66,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on in side edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 2 Sep 2011 49,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,819 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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R1 BSU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R1 BSU, 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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R1 BSU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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