1992 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN2.5L DIESEL

The most recent MOT was on 2009-09-09 at 97,724 miles and passed with no defects recorded. This test is over 16 years old as of today, and there are no MOT records since then. With no intervening tests, the maintenance trend cannot be assessed as worsening, stable, or improving — the record is incomplete and effectively dormant for more than a decade and a half. The vehicle is 34 years old with 97,724 recorded miles, averaging approximately 2,874 miles per year. Mileage progression between tests shows uneven intervals: 22,629 miles covered between February 2006 and February 2007 (12 months), then 11,666 miles between February 2007 and September 2009 (31 months). This suggests significantly reduced usage after 2007, consistent with long periods of inactivity or very light use. Low annual mileage in a vehicle this age increases risk of rubber degradation, seized linkages, dried seals, and corrosion rather than wear from friction alone. Given the 2006 exhaust smoke failure — specifically excessive metered smoke from a turbocharged engine — the turbocharger, associated pipework, intercooler, and EGR system require urgent inspection for oil leaks, carbon buildup, or restricted flow. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers are highly likely to be perished or seized after 17+ years of inactivity. Structural integrity must be verified, especially around chassis mounting points, rear axle brackets, and sills, where rust commonly compromises older Shoguns. Brake discs, master cylinder, and all hydraulic hoses should be treated as life-expired and replaced regardless of appearance.