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J118 XBL

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,355 mi
Last recorded186,355 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 XBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 186,355 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/r inner (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/r inner (6.1.B.2)

slight movement in steering box

Fail 29 Oct 2014 175,554 miles

Engine oil leaking

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

Inner sills corroded but not in perscribed area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 175,554 miles

Engine oil leaking

Inner sills corroded but not in perscribed area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 173,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 169,017 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 169,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 162,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 162,397 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 157,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 157,059 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 150,987 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 141,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 134,350 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 125,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 116,200 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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J118 XBL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J118 XBL, 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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J118 XBL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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