1997 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.5L Diesel · P453 DUY
1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 146,738 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2010.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jul 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P453 DUY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2009
- 146,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P453 DUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (P453 DUY) between August 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
P453 DUY Mileage History
- 17/08/2006117,118 mi
- 25/08/2006117,118 mi
- 29/08/2007130,668 mi+13,550 mi
- 04/09/2007130,709 mi+41 mi
- 05/09/2008134,405 mi+3,696 mi
- 05/09/2008134,405 mi
- 03/09/2009146,738 mi+12,333 mi
- 03/09/2009146,738 mi
Average of roughly 9,719 miles per year across 8 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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