1998 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN3.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 1998 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN? It's a Petrol with a 2972cc engine showing 117,123 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2972cc
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun (S898 AFB), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2021 to September 2024.
Across its entire MOT history, this Mitsubishi has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (23 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 52 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mount”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2”; “Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.”.
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Our Verdict
Exercise extreme caution before purchasing this vehicle. While it remains roadworthy, the persistent and widespread structural corrosion documented throughout its MOT history presents a significant long-term risk.
If you are considering this Shogun, your primary focus must be on the chassis and structural integrity. Do not rely solely on a recent MOT pass; you must inspect the underside personally or with a professional. Look closely at the cab mountings and sub-frames, as these have been flagged for corrosion repeatedly since at least 2017.
Negotiate heavily based on the inevitable upcoming maintenance. The most recent MOT (2024) noted imbalanced rear brakes and extensive corrosion on the front and rear sub-frames, as well as suspension arms and coil springs. Check the service history for evidence of any significant welding or structural repairs, as the vehicle has previously failed on 'excessive corrosion' affecting its strength.
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