
Mitsubishi Shogun
Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,972 cc
S81 ORUMOT history
S81 ORU is a blue and silver petrol Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 116,387 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 116,387 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 21 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 3,997 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S81 ORU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Shogun
- Colour
- Blue and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,972 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S81 ORU was last recorded at 116,387 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,322 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 65 miles
- Average per year
- 3,997 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,387 miles
- 2025 – 116,322 miles
- 2024 – 116,129 miles
- 2023 – 115,604 miles
- 2022 – 113,973 miles
- 2021 – 112,928 miles
- 2020 – 111,370 miles
- 2019 – 108,598 miles
- 2018 – 100,912 miles
- 2017 – 91,688 miles
- 2016 – 86,881 miles
- 2015 – 82,058 miles
- 2014 – 77,161 miles
- 2013 – 65,700 miles
- 2012 – 60,567 miles
- 2011 – 56,780 miles
- 2010 – 52,180 miles
- 2009 – 47,771 miles
- 2008 – 43,857 miles
- 2007 – 39,521 miles
- 2006 – 35,534 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
36 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,387 miles (+65)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 116,387 miles
- Test number
- 145759042775
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass116,322 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 116,322 miles
- Test number
- 451416682100
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Repair Is Covered In Sealant (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail116,321 miles (+192)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,321 miles
- Test number
- 441302599326
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system axle to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Pass116,129 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 116,129 miles
- Test number
- 994708962419
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,128 miles (+524)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,128 miles
- Test number
- 117389195813
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 115,604 miles
- Test number
- 260442547837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,604 miles (+1,631)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,604 miles
- Test number
- 511288270305
- Repaired at testHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass113,973 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 113,973 miles
- Test number
- 273254360143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,973 miles (+1,045)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,973 miles
- Test number
- 297898613289
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,928 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 112,928 miles
- Test number
- 376472053179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail112,928 miles (+1,558)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,928 miles
- Test number
- 493256910207
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass111,370 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 111,370 miles
- Test number
- 866122786668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail111,368 miles (+2,770)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,368 miles
- Test number
- 337295369995
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,598 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 108,598 miles
- Test number
- 905068508360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,598 miles (+7,686)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,598 miles
- Test number
- 552957136304
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,912 miles (+9,224)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 100,912 miles
- Test number
- 854102185266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 91,688 miles
- Test number
- 292962718408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,688 miles (+4,807)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,688 miles
- Test number
- 305970365561
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass86,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 86,881 miles
- Test number
- 367467441871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,881 miles (+4,823)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,881 miles
- Test number
- 722470635983
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail82,058 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,058 miles
- Test number
- 737144965198
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass82,058 miles (+4,897)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 82,058 miles
- Test number
- 896134065167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,161 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 77,161 miles
- Test number
- 289179014195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,149 miles (+11,449)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,149 miles
- Test number
- 736338314110
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,700 miles7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 65,700 miles
- Test number
- 357671473083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn outer edge
- NoteUnder body components rusty
Fail65,700 miles (+5,133)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,700 miles
- Test number
- 779811273078
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn outer edge
- NoteO/s/r brake binding
- NoteUnder body components rusty
Pass60,567 miles (+3,787)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 60,567 miles
- Test number
- 768224072002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
- NoteUnder body components rusty
Fail56,780 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,780 miles
- Test number
- 219188761032
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn outer edge
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Pass56,780 miles (+4,600)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 56,780 miles
- Test number
- 269058461043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn outer edge
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Pass52,180 miles (+4,409)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 52,180 miles
- Test number
- 392435670076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,771 miles (+3,914)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 47,771 miles
- Test number
- 342445279046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear brake hose ferral rusty (body to axle)
Pass43,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 43,857 miles
- Test number
- 910397378030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,857 miles (+4,336)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,857 miles
- Test number
- 961327978095
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Pass39,521 miles (+3,987)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,521 miles
- Test number
- 484493877082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,534 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,534 miles
- Test number
- 574890786015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,533 miles1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,533 miles
- Test number
- 900109776076
- FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S81 ORU
- Does S81 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 ORU is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S81 ORU?
- The MOT on S81 ORU is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S81 ORU done?
- S81 ORU was recorded at 116,387 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,997 miles a year.
- Has S81 ORU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S81 ORU has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S81 ORU 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 S81 ORU find?
- S81 ORU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes corroded; front fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 3 more.
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