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D256 MBA

1987 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,569 mi
Last recorded101,569 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun143,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD256 MBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 101,569 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 101,563 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 98,087 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 98,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear springs shackle bushes cracked and perished †(no excess movement).

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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D256 MBA is a 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 143,482 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 D256 MBA, 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 39 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D256 MBA registered?

D256 MBA is a 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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