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A538 SKL

1984 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,283 mi
Last recorded130,283 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Mitsubishi Shogun153,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA538 SKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 130,283 miles

All exhaust mountings corroded

Front discs heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front suspension creaking loudly

rear wiper blade split

suspension bump stop missing from offside front

Pass 29 Jul 2006 130,283 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 130,283 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery incure †front prop shaft uj worn to excess should not be engaged to 4x4 †fuel lines very rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2005 129,055 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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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A538 SKL is a 1984 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A538 SKL, 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 A538 SKL registered?

A538 SKL is a 1984 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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