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J159 WKG

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,932 mi
Last recorded185,932 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 WKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 185,932 miles

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

signs of corrosion on vehicle under body and chassis

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 4 Oct 2012 186,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 184,589 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 183,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 183,000 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 181,002 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 181,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 172,894 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 172,894 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 157,451 miles

slight kick from brake pedal

slight play frt wheel bearings

Fail 17 Aug 2006 157,444 miles

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

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

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

slight kick from brake pedal

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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J159 WKG is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J159 WKG, 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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What year was J159 WKG registered?

J159 WKG is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J159 WKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J159 WKG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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