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YX12 GVJ

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,852 mi
Last recorded94,852 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 GVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,852 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,379 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 69,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 59,539 miles

handbrake travel

n/s/washer poor

Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,258 miles

n/s/washer poor

o/s/front shocker weep

Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,396 miles

all 4 tyres on legal limit on inner edges

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,064 miles

all tyres worn

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,191 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2016 23,828 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,132 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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YX12 GVJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YX12 GVJ, 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 YX12 GVJ registered?

YX12 GVJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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