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J196 GAH

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

226,684 mi
Last recorded226,684 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 GAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 226,684 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 226,684 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016

Offside oil leak..

various brake pipes corroded..

various corrosion underneath..

various fuel pipes corroded..

various steering componants perrished..

Fail 3 Dec 2015 213,167 miles

Ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking injector pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 211,121 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 211,121 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 210,605 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 209,167 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 207,304 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 207,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 199,787 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 193,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 192,437 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 192,437 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 189,588 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 189,537 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 182,279 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 182,279 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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J196 GAH is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 J196 GAH, 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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J196 GAH is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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