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J488 NPR

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,197 mi
Last recorded180,197 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 NPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 180,197 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 180,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 177,284 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 170,726 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on the outter edge

Fail 19 Apr 2012 170,704 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 161,088 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 161,088 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 145,479 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 145,479 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 134,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 134,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 125,071 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 115,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 107,514 miles

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

signs of perishing on rear tyres

Fail 1 Mar 2006 107,507 miles

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

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

signs of perishing on rear tyres

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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J488 NPR is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J488 NPR, 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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J488 NPR is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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