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J515 VVW

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,972 mi
Last recorded169,972 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 VVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 169,972 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 149,291 miles

both front drive shaft gators [inner] worn.

both n/s and o/s inner sills corroded.

o/s/f front inner arch corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 134,188 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded close to jacking point

Offside Rear inner sill corroded close to jacking point

Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,487 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 120,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,406 miles

both outer sills rusted and holed both inner sills rusted and holed

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,758 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 90,758 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,587 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 75,353 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 72,610 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,970 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 70,970 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 68,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,069 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,342 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,278 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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J515 VVW is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J515 VVW, 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 J515 VVW registered?

J515 VVW is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 August 1991.

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