1997 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.8L Diesel · R816 CMA
1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (2.8L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 211,590 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R816 CMA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2022
- 211,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R816 CMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (R816 CMA) between June 2005 and February 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)”; “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
R816 CMA Mileage History
- 17/06/2005126,530 mi
- 15/06/2006135,261 mi+8,731 mi
- 14/06/2007143,378 mi+8,117 mi
- 19/06/2007143,523 mi+145 mi
- 27/06/2008151,682 mi+8,159 mi
- 23/06/2009160,794 mi+9,112 mi
- 03/06/2010171,766 mi+10,972 mi
- 25/11/2010177,958 mi+6,192 mi
- 22/11/2011182,643 mi+4,685 mi
- 24/11/2011182,644 mi+1 mi
- 24/11/2011182,644 mi
- 05/12/2012186,414 mi+3,770 mi
- 12/12/2012186,415 mi+1 mi
- 24/01/2014192,383 mi+5,968 mi
- 16/03/2015202,151 mi+9,768 mi
- 16/03/2015202,152 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/2016208,851 mi+6,699 mi
- 08/12/2016208,856 mi+5 mi
- 05/12/2017210,339 mi+1,483 mi
- 22/12/2018211,420 mi+1,081 mi
- 27/12/2019211,561 mi+141 mi
- 17/12/2020211,584 mi+23 mi
- 05/02/2022211,590 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,113 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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