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AY55 SEF

2008 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,363 mi
Last recorded146,363 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun87,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 SEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 146,363 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 145,192 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 143,306 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 138,781 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 138,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 130,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 120,774 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,097 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,808 miles

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

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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AY55 SEF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AY55 SEF, 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 AY55 SEF registered?

AY55 SEF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is AY55 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 SEF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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