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E153 XUB

1988 Mitsubishi Shogun

Orange Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,032 mi
Last recorded154,032 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Shogun147,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 XUB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 154,032 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 154,028 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 151,905 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 151,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 144,074 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 138,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 138,415 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 132,550 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 127,557 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 127,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 121,014 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 117,742 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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E153 XUB is a 1988 Mitsubishi Shogun in Orange with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E153 XUB, 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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E153 XUB is a 1988 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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