1996 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.8L Diesel · N706 VLJ
1996 Mitsubishi Shogun (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1996. Recorded mileage 103,638 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2830cc
N706 VLJ Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2012
- 103,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N706 VLJ Mileage History
- 06/12/200592,181 mi
- 06/12/200592,181 mi
- 16/07/200991,585 mi-596 mi
- 07/07/201096,937 mi+5,352 mi
- 23/06/2011100,891 mi+3,954 mi
- 06/04/2012103,638 mi+2,747 mi
Average of roughly 1,809 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N706 VLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun (N706 VLJ) between December 2005 and April 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Inner Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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