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SM56 SYC

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,449 mi
Last recorded128,449 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun87,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 SYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 128,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake travel close to limit. will need attention soon

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,468 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,455 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,539 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2018 93,539 miles

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,456 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

both headlamp aims have poor patterns and close to failure

nearside front trackrod end has slight play

nearside rear upper arm inner bushs have slight play

offside rear upper arm has slight play in outer ball joint

offside rear upper arm inner rear bush worn and weak

Fail 3 Nov 2017 87,456 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

both headlamp aims have poor patterns and close to failure

brake fluid level on minimum

nearside front trackrod end has slight play

nearside rear upper arm inner bushs have slight play

offside rear upper arm has slight play in outer ball joint

offside rear upper arm inner rear bush worn and weak

rear brake imbalance high and close to failure

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,978 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,533 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 68,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,415 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,846 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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SM56 SYC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM56 SYC, 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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What year was SM56 SYC registered?

SM56 SYC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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