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J542 FYB

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,180 mi
Last recorded147,180 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ542 FYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 147,180 miles

Nearside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front seats loose in frames

Fail 12 Feb 2008 147,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Lower Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front seats loose in frames

Pass 14 Feb 2007 134,783 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 134,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 117,943 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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J542 FYB is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J542 FYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J542 FYB registered?

J542 FYB is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J542 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J542 FYB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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