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VO12 PNL

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 PNL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 108,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 104,658 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,924 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,702 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 97,702 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,453 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,221 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,110 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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VO12 PNL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 72,938 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 VO12 PNL, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VO12 PNL registered?

VO12 PNL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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