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J281 NLJ

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,888 mi
Last recorded226,888 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 NLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 226,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 222,246 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 215,938 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 215,934 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 210,868 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 210,868 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 200,865 miles

please note all advisory items on test 150233046255 are still valid advise

Fail 31 Aug 2006 200,018 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

steering mechanism worn advise

Pass 13 Sep 2005 170,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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J281 NLJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver 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 J281 NLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J281 NLJ registered?

J281 NLJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J281 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J281 NLJ 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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