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E117 HCF

1988 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

132,333 mi
Last recorded132,333 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Shogun147,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 HCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 132,333 miles

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

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 21 Feb 2012 132,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 130,835 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 130,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 130,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion forming around brake pipes

rear bumper corroded

slight leak from exhaust

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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E117 HCF is a 1988 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 147,208 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 E117 HCF, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E117 HCF registered?

E117 HCF is a 1988 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E117 HCF safe to buy?

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