1996 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.8L Diesel · P985 JVW
1996 Mitsubishi Shogun (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 154,571 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2016.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P985 JVW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/06/2016
- 154,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P985 JVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun (P985 JVW) between July 2005 and June 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Off side inner sill (5.2.6)”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear chas”; “Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)”.
P985 JVW Mileage History
- 14/07/2005117,449 mi
- 19/07/2005117,499 mi+50 mi
- 06/07/2006126,935 mi+9,436 mi
- 11/09/2007136,376 mi+9,441 mi
- 11/06/2009138,692 mi+2,316 mi
- 12/06/2009138,697 mi+5 mi
- 06/10/2011140,490 mi+1,793 mi
- 18/10/2011140,490 mi
- 21/12/2012142,247 mi+1,757 mi
- 21/12/2013143,229 mi+982 mi
- 22/12/2014148,842 mi+5,613 mi
- 07/01/2015149,026 mi+184 mi
- 01/06/2016154,571 mi+5,545 mi
Average of roughly 3,411 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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