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J198 TNB

2000 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,989 mi
Last recorded127,989 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun108,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 TNB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 127,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 127,989 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 114,674 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 114,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,937 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight inbalance on front

Fail 28 Jun 2010 107,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight inbalance on front

Pass 29 Jun 2009 102,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 199,518 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 199,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 97,660 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 97,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 94,169 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 94,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.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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J198 TNB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 108,287 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 J198 TNB, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J198 TNB registered?

J198 TNB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is J198 TNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J198 TNB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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