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H876 JJA

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,402 mi
Last recorded210,402 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH876 JJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 210,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle has been modified for offroad use

Pass 16 Mar 2021 207,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis is corroded

fuel lines corroded

modified for offroad use

Pass 11 Mar 2020 203,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear chassis heavily undersealed

various repairs underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2019 201,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 197,720 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 195,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 192,283 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 189,090 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 180,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise engine oil leak

advise surface corrosion offside rear chassis leg

Pass 16 Jun 2010 180,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise engine oil leak

advise surface corrosion offside rear chassis leg

Fail 2 Feb 2010 180,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly loose

handbrake travel high near limit

Pass 17 Dec 2008 168,156 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 168,156 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 151,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 141,413 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 141,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H876 JJA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,214 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 H876 JJA, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H876 JJA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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