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J215 NWL

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

165,918 mi
Last recorded165,918 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ215 NWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 165,918 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 165,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 164,091 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 162,777 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 162,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres old and cracked

tailpipe missing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 160,173 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 160,173 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 158,298 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 158,290 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 155,116 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 154,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 151,136 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 151,051 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 148,153 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 148,127 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 143,857 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 143,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 139,507 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 139,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J215 NWL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 J215 NWL, 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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J215 NWL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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