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F163 NVU

1989 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,960 mi
Last recorded135,960 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun149,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 NVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 135,960 miles

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

nearside & offside side steps support brackets corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2008 135,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside & offside side steps support brackets corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 129,855 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 129,791 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 125,652 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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F163 NVU is a 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 149,495 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 F163 NVU, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F163 NVU registered?

F163 NVU is a 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F163 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F163 NVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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