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J281 OVC

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,656 mi
Last recorded123,656 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 OVC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 123,656 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 123,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2006 119,757 miles

advisorys listed ref test no 524381556094

Fail 20 Feb 2006 119,754 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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 OVC is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J281 OVC, 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 J281 OVC registered?

J281 OVC is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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