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R8 LFB

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,861 mi
Last recorded125,861 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun87,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 LFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 125,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 121,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 112,054 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,763 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake on nearside slow on working

Fail 6 Sep 2022 108,740 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake on nearside slow in working

Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,609 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

rear seats folded away at time of test, unable to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 1 Sep 2021 105,590 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

rear seats folded away at time of test, unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,262 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured gearbox earth strap/ broken (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2 m min legal limit is 1.6 m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tow bar corroded

Rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 25 Aug 2020 101,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured gearbox earth strap/ broken (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2 m min legal limit is 1.6 m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tow bar corroded

Rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,510 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,552 miles

Engine management illuminated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,083 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,129 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 77,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,586 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,015 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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R8 LFB is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R8 LFB, 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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R8 LFB is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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