2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5L Diesel · WA02 JUE

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport presents a stable mechanical condition, culminating in a clean pass on 24 July 2024 at 117,958 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the documented history shows a resolving pattern of anomalies, specifically the aborted tests in 2017 and 2023. While the 2023 test on 18 July at 116,020 miles resulted in a failure with no defects listed, the vehicle returned three days later on 21 July at 116,031 miles and passed cleanly. This suggests the initial failure was an abort rather than a mechanical defect, likely due to a procedural issue or a fluid leak preventing the test from being completed. The most recent 2024 test confirms the vehicle currently meets all roadworthiness standards without any advisories. The recorded mileage indicates exceptionally low usage for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,915 miles annually. Between the December 2017 pass at 115,994 miles and the July 2023 test at 116,020 miles, the vehicle covered a mere 26 miles over nearly six years. This prolonged stationary period raises concerns about deterioration from disuse rather than wear from driving. Rubber components such as suspension bushes, tyres, and seals degrade with age and lack of use. The subsequent jump to 117,958 miles by July 2024 shows the vehicle has recently been brought back into regular service, accumulating just under 2,000 miles in twelve months. Given the extended period of inactivity, a buyer must thoroughly inspect components vulnerable to ageing rather than mileage. Check the tyre sidewalls for date codes and crazing, as rubber perishes regardless of tread depth. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion and calipers for binding, as stationary vehicles frequently suffer from seized callipers and uneven disc corrosion. The undercarriage and structural mounting points require close scrutiny for corrosion, a common issue for off-roaders of this era that have stood dormant. Suspension bushes should be assessed for perishing and cracking, which occurs naturally over time even without driving forces acting upon them.