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A16 TPS

1989 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,437 mi
Last recorded197,437 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun149,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TPS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 197,437 miles

chassis corroded

play noted at front wheels

rear inner sills and body corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 197,437 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear outer sill holed and corroded not in prescibed area

rear chassis both sides corroded

slight play in steering joints nearside front

Pass 15 Mar 2011 197,069 miles

ADVISE FRONT No PLATE AND RETURN FUEL LINE FOR CORRODSION AND RUBBER PIPE DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 197,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 191,570 miles

ADVISE MIDDLE EXHAUT MOUNTING DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 191,559 miles

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

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

ADVISE MIDDLE EXHAUT MOUNTING DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 190,375 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

advise front and rear number plate not displaying bsau 145d

nearside rear lens broken

Fail 18 Feb 2009 190,360 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear lens broken

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

advise front and rear number plate not displaying bsau 145d

Pass 13 Feb 2008 188,725 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 185,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 176,328 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 176,191 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A16 TPS is a 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 149,495 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 A16 TPS, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 TPS registered?

A16 TPS is a 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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