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J468 FVG

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

269,015 mi
Last recorded269,015 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ468 FVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 269,015 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

only 2 passenger seats fitted n/s front n/s rear

Fail 17 Oct 2011 268,223 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

chassis could do with a waxoyl

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

hanbrake cable insecure n/s rear

nearside and oddside front sill assy's corroded around step mounting

offside second row seat belt missing no seat

Pass 16 Nov 2010 257,871 miles

both batterys not clamped down

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pads low

Fail 9 Nov 2010 257,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both batterys not clamped down

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pads low

rear prop rear uj worn exessivley

Pass 25 Nov 2009 243,590 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 243,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 243,574 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 242,674 miles

all of under side corroded

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f indecator lense cracked

o/s/f indecator lense cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2008 242,671 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Batteries U/S

Both front indicator lens cracked

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 239,631 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 239,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

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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J468 FVG is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J468 FVG, 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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J468 FVG is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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