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A523 DFG

1984 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,235 mi
Last recorded159,235 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Mitsubishi Shogun153,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA523 DFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 159,235 miles

Advise there is a 16% inbalance on the front service brakes when applied together

Advise there is a 21% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Light play in steering components

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2007 159,203 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 157,628 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 157,625 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A523 DFG is a 1984 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 153,317 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 A523 DFG, 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 42 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A523 DFG registered?

A523 DFG is a 1984 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 February 1984.

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