2016 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · DX16 WTZ

This Mitsubishi Shogun’s most recent MOT, conducted just 15 months ago on January 30th, 2025 , at 63,985 miles , reveals a critical failure on both windscreen wipers—neither clearing effectively—which is a direct hazard to visibility. The same test also noted the absence of the rear passenger seat, a non-structural but legally required omission. Despite this, the vehicle passed the test, suggesting the tester deemed the wiper failure a minor advisory rather than a major defect. The prior MOT in January 2023 at 60,243 miles showed no faults, indicating a sudden deterioration in wiper performance over 2.7 years and 3,742 miles . This pattern suggests either neglect in maintaining the wiper mechanisms or a failure in the replacement parts installed since the last service. The recorded mileage of 63,985 miles over 10 years —approximately 6,400 miles annually —falls within the expected range for a vehicle of this age, though it does not account for any periods of inactivity or rapid mileage accumulation. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 MOTs (just 1,742 miles in 13 months ) is unusually low, implying the vehicle may have been stored or lightly used during that period. Without service records, it is impossible to confirm whether critical intervals for suspension bushes, timing belt (if applicable), or differential fluid changes were adhered to. The lack of advisories or repeated failures in the 2022 test suggests the vehicle was mechanically sound at that time, but the 2025 wiper failure indicates a recent and unresolved issue. A prospective buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the wiper motors and blades , as the 2025 failure suggests either wear or improper installation. Given the vehicle’s age, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and rear axle joints should be closely examined for excessive play or corrosion—common issues in this mileage bracket. The brakes, particularly the rear calipers, warrant scrutiny for binding or uneven wear, as the 2023 test did not flag any brake-related faults but 6,742 miles have since been accumulated. Structural integrity, including underbody corrosion around the sills and wheel arches, must also be assessed, as rust can compromise the frame’s load-bearing capacity over time. The missing rear passenger seat raises questions about the vehicle’s overall condition and whether other minor components may have been overlooked.