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J49 TEC

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

210,396 mi
Last recorded210,396 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 TEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 210,396 miles

Both sides inner sill ex corroded not with in prescribed area.

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 201,370 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 201,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 189,357 miles

Engine has severe oil leaks

Front pads severely worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside "B" pillar cracked by door striker

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre metric

Short metal brake pipe on rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 189,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine has severe oil leaks

Front pads severely worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside "B" pillar cracked by door striker

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre metric

Short metal brake pipe on rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 174,556 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 174,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 166,187 miles

3 tyres are metric sized but are equal in size to forth ( NSR ) tyre

OSF shock absorber has slihjtly reduced damping effect and possible weepage

Pass 31 Oct 2008 157,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 150,195 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 150,176 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 142,383 miles

All rear brake pipes surface corroded - oil leak on rear of engine - emissions high - steering box requires adjustment

Fail 27 Jul 2006 142,383 miles

All rear brake pipes surface corroded - oil leak on rear of engine - emissions high - steering box requires adjustment

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J49 TEC is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J49 TEC, 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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J49 TEC is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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