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VK57 LXF

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

198,902 mi
Last recorded198,902 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun87,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 LXF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2025 198,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 182,669 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

areas of general corrosion

both door steps corroded

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 17 Feb 2024 182,669 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

areas of general corrosion

both door steps corroded

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 8 Apr 2020 174,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

fuel neck breather pipes detiorated

inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2020 174,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

fuel neck breather pipes detiorated

inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 169,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes - Next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion rear chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 167,186 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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 Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes - Next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion rear chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 161,350 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 161,350 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 152,789 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 152,789 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 145,538 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 145,538 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 140,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 132,996 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 132,996 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,202 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 113,892 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,809 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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VK57 LXF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VK57 LXF, 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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VK57 LXF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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