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R208 KFH

1971 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,140 mi
Last recorded181,140 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1971 Mitsubishi Shogun124,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 KFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 181,140 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 181,126 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 172,426 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 172,426 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 160,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear lamp has an adequate temporary repair carried out

Fail 14 Sep 2009 160,584 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear lamp has an adequate temporary repair carried out

Pass 13 Nov 2008 153,001 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 145,021 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 145,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 137,006 miles

emissions high

front and rear brake pads appear well worn

o/s/r bodywork close to tyre due to damage

Fail 31 Oct 2006 136,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

emissions high

front and rear brake pads appear well worn

o/s/r bodywork close to tyre due to damage

Fail 31 Oct 2005 124,428 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 124,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R208 KFH is a 1971 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1971 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,556 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 R208 KFH, 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 55 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R208 KFH registered?

R208 KFH is a 1971 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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