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R580 JHW

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun114,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 JHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 125,623 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 125,621 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 6 Dec 2016 119,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sil (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 119,376 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch near front chassis mounting (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sil holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 112,266 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 112,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,597 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,596 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 99,596 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,631 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 94,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,061 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,146 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,146 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,183 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,235 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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R580 JHW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 114,526 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 R580 JHW, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R580 JHW is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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