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J228 AVO

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,033 mi
Last recorded158,033 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 AVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 158,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 158,033 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 153,844 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 153,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 146,578 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 146,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 142,215 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

The front anti-roll bar link arm rubbers are cracking.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 137,675 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 134,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 123,818 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

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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J228 AVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,809 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 J228 AVO, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J228 AVO registered?

J228 AVO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is J228 AVO safe to buy?

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