1996 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.8L Diesel · N365 ABU
1996 Mitsubishi Shogun (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 131,370 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N365 ABU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2025
- 131,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N365 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun (N365 ABU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
N365 ABU Mileage History
- 30/09/2022129,560 mi
- 11/09/2023131,337 mi+1,777 mi
- 14/09/2023131,340 mi+3 mi
- 18/09/2025131,370 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 610 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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