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MITSUBISHI SHOGUN2015 · 3.2L DIESEL

XAF 226

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Free vehicle summary for XAF 226: 2015 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN (BLACK, DIESEL). Mileage: 109,023. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 10/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/08/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
3200cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently PASSED at 109,023 miles, with the most recent test on 2025-08-08. The maintenance record shows a stable trend, but the data indicates a worsening trend for the suspension and braking systems, particularly regarding the rear sub-frame and rear shock absorbers. The most recent test on 2025-08-08 passed with a PASSED rating, and the next test on 2024-07-26 also passed, suggesting that while the current engine and drivetrain are sound, the structural integrity of the rear suspension and dampers has degraded. This deterioration is likely due to the corrosion of the rear sub-frame and brake pipes, which has occurred since the 2024-07-25 test. The mileage pattern reveals a significant rapid mileage accumulation relative to the vehicle's age of roughly 11 years. The vehicle has maintained 87,310 miles in 2024, which is 109,023 miles in 2025, representing a gap of only 11,713 miles. This rapid accumulation suggests that the owner may have been using the car heavily, leading to accelerated wear on the suspension components and brake lines. The lack of a gap between 2023-08-11 and 2024-07-25 means that the vehicle has not been maintained for several years, placing it at risk of developing structural issues that were not caught until the most recent inspection. Given the recurring faults in the suspension and brakes, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person for binding rear brakes, structural integrity of the sub-frame, and the condition of the brake pipes. The 2024-07-25 failure of the offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot indicates that the vehicle may require a structural inspection of the drive shaft and boot area. Additionally, the 2025-08-08 test flagged a corroded rear sub-frame, which requires a visual and likely mechanical check to assess for rust or corrosion that could compromise the vehicle's load-bearing capacity.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 4, 2026, 02:01 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently PASSED at 109,023 miles, with the most recent test on 2025-08-08. The maintenance record shows a stable trend, but the data indicates a worsening trend for the suspension and braking systems, particularly regarding the rear sub-frame and rear shock absorbers. The most recent test on 2025-08-08 passed with a PASSED rating, and the next test on 2024-07-26 also passed, suggesting that while the current engine and drivetrain are sound, the structural integrity of the rear suspension and dampers has degraded. This deterioration is likely due to the corrosion of the rear sub-frame and brake pipes, which has occurred since the 2024-07-25 test. The mileage pattern reveals a significant rapid mileage accumulation relative to the vehicle's age of roughly 11 years. The vehicle has maintained 87,310 miles in 2024, which is 109,023 miles in 2025, representing a gap of only 11,713 miles. This rapid accumulation suggests that the owner may have been using the car heavily, leading to accelerated wear on the suspension components and brake lines. The lack of a gap between 2023-08-11 and 2024-07-25 means that the vehicle has not been maintained for several years, placing it at risk of developing structural issues that were not caught until the most recent inspection. Given the recurring faults in the suspension and brakes, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person for binding rear brakes, structural integrity of the sub-frame, and the condition of the brake pipes. The 2024-07-25 failure of the offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot indicates that the vehicle may require a structural inspection of the drive shaft and boot area. Additionally, the 2025-08-08 test flagged a corroded rear sub-frame, which requires a visual and likely mechanical check to assess for rust or corrosion that could compromise the vehicle's load-bearing capacity.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mitsubishi Shogun (XAF 226) from 2015 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2022 and August 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.

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