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UDV 52H

1985 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,720 mi
Last recorded121,720 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun127,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDV 52H
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,720 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension etc.

Exhaust pipe rusty with slight blow.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Metal brake and fuel pipes rusty .

Fail 1 Oct 2013 121,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion on chassis/suspension etc.

Exhaust pipe rusty with slight blow.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Metal brake and fuel pipes rusty .

Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,942 miles

Corrossion on chassis/suspension/brake pipes etc not yet excessive.

Exhaust pipe rusty with slight blow.

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 116,938 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrossion on chassis/suspension/brake pipes etc not yet excessive.

Exhaust pipe rusty with slight blow.

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 110,860 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 109,933 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 109,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,585 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 108,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 105,588 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 105,588 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 84,503 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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UDV 52H is a 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 127,488 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 UDV 52H, 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 41 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UDV 52H is a 1985 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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