1990 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN2.5L DIESEL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for the past twenty years. The last recorded test took place in June 2005, where the vehicle eventually passed after an initial failure for emissions and oil leaks. Because no MOT records exist beyond 2005, it is impossible to determine if the mechanical condition remained stable or if the vehicle has suffered significant degradation during the decades of missing history. The vehicle recorded 145,314 miles as of June 2005, which represents a low average of approximately 4,000 miles per year over its fifteen-year life to date. This low mileage suggests long periods of inactivity, which often leads to perished perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and internal corrosion. The absence of any mileage readings following 2005 indicates the car may have sat stationary or been operated off legal road testing, posing a severe risk to any prospective buyer. A prospective buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The 2005 failure flagged an engine oil leak and excessive smoke, issues that indicate internal engine wear or worn gaskets which have likely worsened over two decades. Given the age of the Shogun, priority should be given to inspecting rust, perished fuel lines, and the condition of the suspension bushes which fail when vehicles remain stationary for long durations.