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D279 SNC

1987 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,548 mi
Last recorded127,548 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun143,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 SNC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 127,548 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off/side wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2016 127,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan at pedel mounting (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off/side wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2013 127,464 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2012 127,356 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 126,665 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 126,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all tyres close to legal limit and cracking in the tread

Pass 4 Nov 2010 125,131 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 123,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

the fuel pipe's are corroded

the rear chassis is corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 123,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

the fuel pipe's are corroded

the rear chassis is corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 122,182 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the chassis is corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2008 121,162 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 119,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 119,193 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 116,249 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 116,249 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 113,084 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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D279 SNC is a 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 D279 SNC, 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 D279 SNC registered?

D279 SNC is a 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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