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F187 YFX

1989 Mitsubishi Shogun

Brown Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,313 mi
Last recorded223,313 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun149,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 YFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 223,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering idler arm pivot.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 222,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering idler arm pivot.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 210,427 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubbing on o/s/r shocker

o/s/f lower bumpstop missing

Fail 25 Feb 2008 210,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubbing on o/s/r shocker

o/s/f lower bumpstop missing

Pass 7 Feb 2007 197,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s mid chassis rusting

steering box damp

Fail 7 Feb 2007 197,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s mid chassis rusting

steering box damp

Pass 23 Feb 2006 191,399 miles

oil dampness around steering box

Fail 15 Feb 2006 191,258 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

oil dampness around steering box

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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F187 YFX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun in Brown with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F187 YFX, 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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F187 YFX is a 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 July 1989.

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