2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 1.8L Petrol · V565 FHU

The vehicle is currently not in a verified roadworthy state as the last MOT test was conducted on 24 September 2021, leaving a gap of nearly five years until the current date of 7 August 2026. The maintenance trend is worsening, with the final recorded test at 76,378 miles showing a significant list of advisories. These included defective headlamp reflectors, corrosion to all four brake hose ferrules, play in the steering rack inner joints, and pitted brake discs. The mileage is exceptionally low for a twenty six year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,938 miles per year. Between September 2015 and September 2021, the odometer rose from 55,800 to 76,378 miles, confirming a pattern of light use. However, the long absence of testing since 2021 suggests the vehicle may have been standing for several years, which often exacerbates the degradation of rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and chassis. The record shows a chronic issue with brake pipe corrosion, which led to a failure in September 2019 and appeared as a recurring advisory in September 2018. This indicates a systemic vulnerability to rust. The repeated mention of play in the steering rack inner joints from 2015 through to 2021 suggests a long term mechanical fault that may never have been properly rectified. Attention should also be paid to the tyres and lighting. The September 2021 test flagged a perishing and worn offside rear tyre, a common symptom of a vehicle sitting idle. Combined with the previous failures for exhaust emissions in 2015 and various lamp defects, the history implies a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a preventative one. A full structural check for corrosion is essential given the vehicle's age and documented history of brake line decay.