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MOT valid

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1998 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN2.8L Diesel

S255 ARE

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1998 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN? It's a Diesel with a 2835cc engine showing 155,879 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 01/03/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/11/2026

£8.99

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Mileage: 155,879
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2835cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 00:44

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1998, this Mitsubishi Shogun with plate S255 ARE has undergone 3 MOT inspections since March 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 67% pass rate, with 2 passes and 1 failure recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 25 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

35/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£2,100-£2,500

Mileage

The mileage of 155,879 miles is slightly...

Our Verdict

Caution strongly advised. While the Shogun is a capable off-roader, significant structural corrosion and recurring mechanical neglect make this a high-risk purchase for the average buyer.

The primary focus for this vehicle must be a thorough structural inspection. The MOT history shows multiple failures for 'excessive corrosion' on the inner sills and wheel arches. Since the 2026 advisory notes the underside is covered in underseal, making it impossible to see key components, you should insist on a professional strip of the coating to ensure the rust is not structural.

Mechanically, check the braking system thoroughly; the history is riddled with corroded brake pipes, thin pads, and imbalanced rear brakes. Ensure the oil leak mentioned in recent records has been addressed, as it has been noted over several years. Ask for a comprehensive service history, as high-mileage 2.8 diesel engines require consistent timing belt changes and oil to avoid catastrophic failure.

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