The road tax status for R327 DWS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R327 DWS?

The MOT for R327 DWS is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R327 DWS?

The recorded mileage for R327 DWS is 185,905 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R327 DWS ULEZ compliant?

No, R327 DWS 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

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.8L Diesel · R327 DWS

R327 DWS

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun (2.8L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 185,905 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023.

Make & Model: MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 30 Mar 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 185,905 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Expired on 30 Mar 2023

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Year

1998

Engine

2835cc

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R327 DWS Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 28/03/2023
8 historical MOT failures
16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently

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R327 DWS Mileage History

23/01/200672,823 mi
20/01/200781,958 mi+9,135 mi
16/01/200890,052 mi+8,094 mi
16/01/200997,446 mi+7,394 mi
19/01/2010102,745 mi+5,299 mi
19/01/2010102,745 mi
25/01/2011104,983 mi+2,238 mi
20/01/2012107,309 mi+2,326 mi
24/01/2013109,190 mi+1,881 mi
30/01/2014115,212 mi+6,022 mi
06/02/2015122,758 mi+7,546 mi
01/04/2016126,739 mi+3,981 mi
01/04/2016126,739 mi
23/03/2017138,168 mi+11,429 mi
24/03/2017138,170 mi+2 mi
12/03/2018150,128 mi+11,958 mi
20/03/2019161,717 mi+11,589 mi
21/03/2019161,786 mi+69 mi
18/03/2020174,021 mi+12,235 mi
25/03/2020174,172 mi+151 mi
17/03/2021181,392 mi+7,220 mi
22/03/2021181,470 mi+78 mi
28/03/2022185,905 mi+4,435 mi
01/04/2022185,905 mi

Average of roughly 6,986 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

R327 DWS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 12:56

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun (R327 DWS) between January 2006 and March 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 28 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”.

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