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J111 TJP

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,307 mi
Last recorded125,307 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 TJP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 125,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 119,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 119,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 113,084 miles

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

near side front lensecover broken

Fail 30 Aug 2012 112,965 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side front lensecover broken

off side front tyre starting to perish in tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2011 109,500 miles

rear box section slightly rusted

Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,301 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside [near limit]

Fail 27 Oct 2009 102,300 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

unable to see rear brake pads.o/s/f tyre on limit.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,630 miles

BRAKE PEDEL TRAVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT ON FIRST APPLICATION.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,894 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 85,087 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 85,087 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 77,473 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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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J111 TJP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J111 TJP, 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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J111 TJP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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