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A1 JOW

1993 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,724 mi
Last recorded72,724 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun136,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JOW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 72,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 71,181 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 71,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 70,147 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,214 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 69,214 miles

Emissions not tested Back box missing- unable to attach probe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2021 65,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,255 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 58,255 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,889 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,625 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 53,625 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,456 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake Binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 51,267 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 50,864 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,067 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight bind on O/S/Rear brake.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,527 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 49,514 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,855 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 43,562 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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A1 JOW is a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 136,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 JOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 JOW registered?

A1 JOW is a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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