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J229 WTF

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,122 mi
Last recorded222,122 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 WTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 222,122 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 222,122 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 209,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 206,525 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 206,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 194,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 185,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 177,735 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 169,262 miles

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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J229 WTF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J229 WTF, 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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What year was J229 WTF registered?

J229 WTF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J229 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J229 WTF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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