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J189 XBL

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

311,394 mi
Last recorded311,394 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 XBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 311,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 311,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 275,276 miles

BOTH OUTER

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR AND FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 275,276 miles

BOTH OUTER

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR AND FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 255,501 miles

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

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

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

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

bolt missing from exhaust tailpipe - system secure

slight leak centre exhaust joint

Pass 12 Mar 2014 243,623 miles

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

general corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2013 229,234 miles

slight lift both front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Feb 2012 213,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 200,714 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 182,138 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 182,138 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 166,217 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 166,009 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre has split not exceeding limits

Pass 10 Mar 2008 154,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 143,983 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 133,381 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 133,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J189 XBL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 J189 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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J189 XBL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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