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H131 NLJ

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,670 mi
Last recorded173,670 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun122,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 173,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 173,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 167,460 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 167,389 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 161,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 157,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 149,243 miles

front pads low

wear in n/s & o/s/f idler arms

Pass 31 Oct 2006 139,282 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight wear nearside /offside front steering idlers

Fail 28 Oct 2006 139,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight wear nearside /offside steering idlers

Pass 20 Oct 2005 129,264 miles

nearside+offside front steering idlers worn (not excessive)

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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H131 NLJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 122,260 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 H131 NLJ, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H131 NLJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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