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J50 SMH

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

185,371 mi
Last recorded185,371 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 SMH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 185,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 180,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2012 180,447 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2011 168,357 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 168,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 161,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 161,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 157,978 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 157,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 154,432 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 154,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 152,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2007 152,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2006 148,816 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 148,816 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 SMH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 J50 SMH, 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.

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J50 SMH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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