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WVJ 25

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVJ 25
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 106,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 91,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,272 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 86,241 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,940 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,927 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 74,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorated.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorated.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorated. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorated. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 50,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorated.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorated.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorated. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorated. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,879 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 28,877 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded inner surface

Fail 17 Mar 2015 21,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,697 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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WVJ 25 is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WVJ 25, 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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WVJ 25 is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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