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J577 BTV

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,616 mi
Last recorded126,616 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ577 BTV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2009 126,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2007 120,582 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 120,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 117,249 miles

"Check engine" and brake warning lamps on.

Front anti roll bar bushes starting to split.

Fuel pipes corroding.

O/s rear taillight cracked.

Rear silencer starting to leak.

Undertrays preventing a full inspection of some components.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 113,853 miles

Brakes pulling to left under heavy braking.

Exhaust blowing slightly at joint behind catalyst.

Metal fuel pipes at rear corroding.

N/s front mudflap loose.

O/s rear light lens melting.

Rear chassis corroding.

Fail 22 Aug 2005 113,853 miles

Brakes pulling to left under heavy braking.

Exhaust blowing slightly at joint behind catalyst.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Metal fuel pipes at rear corroding.

N/s front mudflap loose.

O/s rear light lens melting.

Rear chassis corroding.

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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J577 BTV is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J577 BTV, 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 J577 BTV registered?

J577 BTV is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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