1987 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN2.6L PETROL

The most recent MOT entry dates to 20 April 2007, nearly nineteen years before today, meaning this Shogun has no valid test certificate and no recorded roadworthiness assessment for almost two decades. The 2007 pass was clean, but it followed a failure on 19 April 2007 that revealed multiple serious defects, and the record ends there. With no subsequent tests, there is no trend to assess as stable, worsening, or improving. The vehicle is effectively unroadworthy by default until a fresh inspection is completed. The recorded mileage of 119,150 miles is unchanged between the 2007 failure and the 2007 pass, and no further readings exist. For a 1987 vehicle now approaching 39 years old, that equates to roughly 3,055 miles per year, which is exceptionally low. Such a figure suggests either very light use or, more likely, long periods of standing. Extended inactivity carries its own risks: deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, corroded brake circuits, and dried-out seals. The mileage data is sparse, consisting of only two snapshots in a single day in 2007, so no usage pattern can be established beyond that point. The 2007 failure flagged corrosion in both inner seat belt anchorages and a holed offside outer sill at the rear, which are structural concerns rather than cosmetic rust. Combined with corroded fuel pipes and a braking system leak noted on the same date, the record points to significant underbody and structural deterioration at that time. Nineteen years without a documented inspection means any corrosion will almost certainly have progressed. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the sills, inner wings, seat belt mounting points, and floor pans for advanced corrosion, paying particular attention to the previously holed offside sill. Beyond the structural defects, the braking system leak and insecure battery from the 2007 failure raise questions about the condition of brake lines, calipers, and the handbrake mechanism, all of which may have seized or corroded during long periods of inactivity. Fuel pipe corrosion is another recurring concern that demands a close visual check of the entire fuel system, including tank and unions. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain mounts should also be examined, as age and standing degrade rubber regardless of mileage. This Shogun needs a comprehensive mechanical inspection before any commitment to purchase.