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Mitsubishi Shogun

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,972 cc

S38 KMJMOT history

S38 KMJ is a green petrol Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,002 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 KMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Shogun
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,972 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 KMJ was last recorded at 159,002 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,751 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
251 miles
Average per year
5,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,002 miles
  • 2024 – 158,751 miles
  • 2023 – 157,987 miles
  • 2022 – 157,522 miles
  • 2021 – 151,124 miles
  • 2020 – 148,010 miles
  • 2019 – 146,072 miles
  • 2018 – 143,129 miles
  • 2017 – 138,200 miles
  • 2016 – 134,652 miles
  • 2015 – 130,542 miles
  • 2014 – 125,373 miles
  • 2013 – 119,624 miles
  • 2012 – 116,977 miles
  • 2011 – 111,234 miles
  • 2010 – 101,144 miles
  • 2009 – 86,333 miles
  • 2008 – 78,378 miles
  • 2007 – 66,213 miles
  • 2006 – 51,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,002 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,002 miles (+251)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,002 miles
    Test number
    208200060943
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,751 miles (+764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,751 miles
    Test number
    865530798137
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill Repaired - Covered In Underseal
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody covered in underseal

  3. Pass157,987 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,987 miles
    Test number
    919166952071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,522 miles (+6,398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,522 miles
    Test number
    318225803835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,124 miles (+3,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,124 miles
    Test number
    203504024929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass148,010 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,010 miles
    Test number
    751910628551
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  7. Pass146,072 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,072 miles
    Test number
    633957740460
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,070 miles (+2,941)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,070 miles
    Test number
    190726880902
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID`s fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,129 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,129 miles
    Test number
    731253321391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,200 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,200 miles
    Test number
    183535648096
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rocker cover

  11. Pass134,652 miles (+4,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,652 miles
    Test number
    276912783012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass130,542 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    130,542 miles
    Test number
    443157149169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,373 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,373 miles
    Test number
    939224324336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,269 miles (+2,645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,269 miles
    Test number
    349434004065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass119,624 miles (+2,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,624 miles
    Test number
    907980023080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass116,977 miles (+5,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    447926122007
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass111,234 miles (+10,090)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    111,234 miles
    Test number
    686996221096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,144 miles (+14,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    101,144 miles
    Test number
    961255610027
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass86,333 miles (+7,955)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,333 miles
    Test number
    574346819081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass78,378 miles (+79)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,378 miles
    Test number
    483858518097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail78,299 miles (+12,086)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,299 miles
    Test number
    102751618023
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass66,213 miles (+14,245)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,213 miles
    Test number
    232745707007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass51,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    582226506037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 KMJ

Does S38 KMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 KMJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S38 KMJ?
The MOT on S38 KMJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 KMJ done?
S38 KMJ was recorded at 159,002 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 5,380 miles a year.
Has S38 KMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 KMJ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S38 KMJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S38 KMJ find?
S38 KMJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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