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G179 FON

1990 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,919 mi
Last recorded137,919 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi Shogun145,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 FON
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 137,919 miles

FRONT STONE GUARD AND BULL BAR LOOSE

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SPRAY GUARD CORRODED AND INSECURE

OFFSIDE OUT-RIGGER STEP MISSING

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK STEERING BOX

Fail 30 Jun 2006 137,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

FRONT STONE GUARD AND BULL BAR INSECURE

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SPRAY GUARD CORRODED AND INSECURE

OFFSIDE OUT-RIGGER STEP MISSING

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK STEERING BOX

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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G179 FON is a 1990 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 145,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G179 FON, 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 36 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G179 FON registered?

G179 FON is a 1990 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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