1996 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN2.8L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable but aging profile, though the lack of recent certification is a significant concern for roadworthiness. The last recorded test in February 2018 at 157,828 miles passed despite multiple points of corrosion across all four brake pipes and play in the offside front wheel bearing. Because no MOT has been performed for eight years, the current mechanical state of the vehicle cannot be verified, and the data suggests a high risk that previously flagged minor corrosion issues have deteriorated during this long period of inactivity. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,260 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between March 2012 at 119,119 miles and September 2016 at 155,123 miles, which was noted as being under seal. Since the 2018 test, the vehicle has covered negligible distance, suggesting it has sat stationary for nearly a decade. This pattern of infrequent use often leads to perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and fluid degradation, which are more detrimental than mechanical wear from high mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and braking system. The history shows recurring slight corrosion in the rear body and structure dating back to 2013 and 2014, which progressed to corroded brake pipes by 2018. The suspension also requires close attention, as the offside front wheel bearing, anti-roll bar bushes, and ball joints showed wear in previous tests. Given the long interval since the last inspection, the buyer should check for perished tyres, leaking dampers, and deep structural rust on the chassis that may have developed while the vehicle stood idle.