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J50 SMA

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 SMA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 114,337 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 102,806 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,334 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,468 miles

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 86,545 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 86,545 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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J50 SMA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,214 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 J50 SMA, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J50 SMA?

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What year was J50 SMA registered?

J50 SMA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is J50 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 SMA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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