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J240 CEV

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,606 mi
Last recorded158,606 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 CEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 158,606 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded slight play in front body mounts horn poor

Pass 18 Nov 2010 146,521 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 146,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 138,251 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 138,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 127,442 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 127,442 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 112,383 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 179,719 miles

o/s/f track rod end boot split

Fail 26 Oct 2006 117,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 170,728 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 170,708 miles

Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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J240 CEV is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J240 CEV, 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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J240 CEV is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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