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A18 AAM

1987 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

193,438 mi
Last recorded193,438 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun143,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2007 193,438 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 184,337 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 184,337 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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A18 AAM is a 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,555cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 143,482 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 A18 AAM, 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 39 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 AAM registered?

A18 AAM is a 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is A18 AAM safe to buy?

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