No, R408 AVM is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R408 AVM?

The MOT for R408 AVM is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 December 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of R408 AVM?

The recorded mileage for R408 AVM is 96,192 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R408 AVM ULEZ compliant?

No, R408 AVM 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 2.3L Diesel · R408 AVM

R408 AVM

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 96,192 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 16/12/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 96,192 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/12/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 96,192 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2335cc

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R408 AVM Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2024
96,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R408 AVM Mileage History

17/12/202195,907 mi
22/04/202496,192 mi+285 mi

Average of roughly 121 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R408 AVM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 12:37

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (R408 AVM) between December 2021 and April 2024.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))”.

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