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R493 XKM

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,253 mi
Last recorded122,253 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 XKM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 122,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning Load sensing valve seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear metal brake pipes at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexi metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 114,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 104,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,219 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,182 miles

underneath of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2015 80,182 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

underneath of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,360 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,794 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,917 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,850 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,304 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,617 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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R493 XKM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,214 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 R493 XKM, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R493 XKM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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