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AM08 XGT

2008 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,396 mi
Last recorded171,396 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun87,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XGT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 171,396 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 171,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 158,082 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 158,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 143,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 127,893 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 127,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 114,253 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,905 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,865 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

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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AM08 XGT is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AM08 XGT, 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 AM08 XGT registered?

AM08 XGT is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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