No, K490 BEC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for K490 BEC?

The first MOT test for K490 BEC is due by 31 July 2005.

What is the recorded mileage of K490 BEC?

The recorded mileage for K490 BEC is 113,485 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is K490 BEC ULEZ compliant?

No, K490 BEC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.8L Diesel · K490 BEC

K490 BEC

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2002. Recorded mileage 113,485 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
Year / Origin: 1997 · Borehamwood
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 113,485 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

No test records found

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 113,485 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2830cc

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K490 BEC Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 09/11/2022
113,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

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K490 BEC MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (K490 BEC) between November 2022 and November 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.

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