1997 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.8L Diesel · R866 ADB
1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 166,589 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R866 ADB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/02/2018
- 166,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R866 ADB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun (R866 ADB) between April 2006 and February 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (from drum to center) (3.6.B.2c)”.
R866 ADB Mileage History
- 06/04/200685,378 mi
- 18/05/200795,728 mi+10,350 mi
- 24/07/2008106,047 mi+10,319 mi
- 24/07/2008106,047 mi
- 14/07/2009114,459 mi+8,412 mi
- 15/07/2009114,459 mi
- 20/07/2010124,280 mi+9,821 mi
- 19/07/2011131,075 mi+6,795 mi
- 23/07/2011131,075 mi
- 04/08/2012136,963 mi+5,888 mi
- 04/08/2012136,963 mi
- 05/12/2013141,353 mi+4,390 mi
- 18/02/2015147,392 mi+6,039 mi
- 20/02/2015147,395 mi+3 mi
- 13/01/2016151,084 mi+3,689 mi
- 14/01/2016151,080 mi-4 mi
- 09/01/2017159,449 mi+8,369 mi
- 15/02/2018166,589 mi+7,140 mi
Average of roughly 6,846 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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