No, R55 KWJ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R55 KWJ?

The MOT for R55 KWJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 December 2021.

What is the recorded mileage of R55 KWJ?

The recorded mileage for R55 KWJ is 144,345 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R55 KWJ ULEZ compliant?

No, R55 KWJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.8L Diesel · R55 KWJ

R55 KWJ

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 144,345 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 03/12/2021
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 144,345 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 03/12/2021

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 144,345 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2835cc

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R55 KWJ Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2020
144,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R55 KWJ Mileage History

12/11/2005101,802 mi
19/11/2005101,987 mi+185 mi
01/12/2006102,121 mi+134 mi
18/03/2008102,240 mi+119 mi
20/03/2008102,241 mi+1 mi
18/03/2009114,071 mi+11,830 mi
15/02/2010117,955 mi+3,884 mi
19/02/2010117,955 mi
09/02/2011125,624 mi+7,669 mi
08/06/2012130,298 mi+4,674 mi
16/06/2012130,308 mi+10 mi
07/06/2013133,314 mi+3,006 mi
28/06/2017136,778 mi+3,464 mi
19/05/2018139,104 mi+2,326 mi
09/05/2019143,310 mi+4,206 mi
09/05/2019143,310 mi
04/12/2020144,345 mi+1,035 mi

Average of roughly 2,824 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

R55 KWJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 08:54

MOT Analysis

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17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (R55 KWJ) between November 2005 and December 2020.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 04 December 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.

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