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AE08 TYO

2008 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,546 mi
Last recorded119,546 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun87,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TYO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 119,546 miles

minor corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Aug 2025 119,122 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 117,062 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 114,878 miles

corrosion/hole to n/s/r inner sill.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 112,989 miles

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

corrosion to sills/inner sills

Pass 7 Aug 2021 111,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 15 Aug 2020 109,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,182 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,262 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE PERISH CRACKS IN TREADS.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 103,190 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ALL TYRES HAVE PERISH CRACKS IN TREADS.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,300 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,434 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,656 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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AE08 TYO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,048 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 AE08 TYO, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE08 TYO registered?

AE08 TYO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AE08 TYO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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