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J178 GRV

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,903 mi
Last recorded204,903 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 GRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2010 204,903 miles

Front flexible brake hose's heavily cracking.

Front wheel bearing's slight play.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside rear chassis rail's surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 193,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 181,380 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 172,498 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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J178 GRV is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J178 GRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J178 GRV registered?

J178 GRV is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is J178 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J178 GRV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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