2008 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · RFX 516W
2008 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 133,457 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RFX 516W Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 133,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RFX 516W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun (RFX 516W) between January 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 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: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
RFX 516W Mileage History
- 10/01/201135,475 mi
- 20/01/201242,888 mi+7,413 mi
- 29/05/201352,865 mi+9,977 mi
- 30/05/201352,865 mi
- 16/05/201459,393 mi+6,528 mi
- 29/05/201565,499 mi+6,106 mi
- 26/04/201670,274 mi+4,775 mi
- 26/04/201670,274 mi
- 21/04/201782,731 mi+12,457 mi
- 06/04/201888,374 mi+5,643 mi
- 18/02/201990,061 mi+1,687 mi
- 19/02/201990,067 mi+6 mi
- 28/01/202098,211 mi+8,144 mi
- 04/02/202098,429 mi+218 mi
- 10/02/2021105,017 mi+6,588 mi
- 11/02/2022111,548 mi+6,531 mi
- 16/02/2023117,820 mi+6,272 mi
- 14/02/2024124,543 mi+6,723 mi
- 23/01/2025129,160 mi+4,617 mi
- 04/03/2026133,426 mi+4,266 mi
- 10/03/2026133,457 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 6,462 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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