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J391 BCL

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,826 mi
Last recorded164,826 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ391 BCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 164,826 miles

Entire vehicle chassis corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Oil leak ()

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2016 164,825 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering Idler (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Behind Wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Behind Wheel (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember Above Fuel Tank (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil Leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 164,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis support near coil spring (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 162,326 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Oct 2015 162,310 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Sep 2015 162,277 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 161,691 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 160,366 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 157,803 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 156,826 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 156,826 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 154,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 151,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 149,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 147,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 146,705 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 146,705 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 142,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 137,619 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 139,455 miles

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

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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J391 BCL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J391 BCL, 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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J391 BCL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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