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E179 MTC

1988 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,937 mi
Last recorded181,937 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Shogun147,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 MTC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 181,937 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat backs insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2008 181,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat backs insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2007 171,268 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 171,268 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 161,033 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 161,033 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E179 MTC is a 1988 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E179 MTC, 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 E179 MTC registered?

E179 MTC is a 1988 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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