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H978 JLB

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,379 mi
Last recorded125,379 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 JLB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 125,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s idlor slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2012 125,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s idlor slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2011 118,922 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs very corroded

slight ccorrrosion to n/ss/r inner sill

Fail 12 Jul 2010 106,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,274 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 102,603 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,603 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,434 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2008 99,434 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2007 94,656 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 87,375 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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H978 JLB is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 143,106 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 H978 JLB, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H978 JLB is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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