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J273 LPX

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,733 mi
Last recorded168,733 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ273 LPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 168,733 miles

fuel smell but no leaks found

oil leaks

rear rear seats folded away

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight imbalance & run out on front brakes

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 25 Mar 2015 168,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

fuel smell but no leaks found

oil leaks

rear rear seats folded away

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

slight imbalance & run out on front brakes

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 8 Mar 2014 163,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 163,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 158,941 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 158,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 154,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 148,096 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre 3mm remaining and worn on outer edge

surface corrosion under car

Pass 15 Feb 2010 142,173 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

surface corrosion to underside of vehicale

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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J273 LPX is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J273 LPX, 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 J273 LPX registered?

J273 LPX is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J273 LPX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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