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J494 ENW

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,275 mi
Last recorded50,275 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 ENW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,275 miles

Both sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

uspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2017 50,125 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (2.4.A.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2016 50,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,052 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both inner sills heavily corroded but not gone throught yet

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2014 48,724 miles

under body has slight crrosion

Both inner chassis body has slight corrosion

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

brake bibe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2013 48,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,224 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,701 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,369 miles

both front tyres wearing and will soon need changing

Fail 24 Nov 2008 42,369 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing and will soon need changing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,205 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,952 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 32,636 miles

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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J494 ENW is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J494 ENW, 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 J494 ENW registered?

J494 ENW is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J494 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J494 ENW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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