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J579 JUF

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,852 mi
Last recorded130,852 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 JUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 130,852 miles

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 3 May 2011 130,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 3 May 2011 130,350 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 May 2010 128,760 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 122,705 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 122,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 115,978 miles

n/s steering idler slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2007 108,905 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 108,905 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 104,476 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 104,476 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 104,476 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

oil leak

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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J579 JUF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J579 JUF, 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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J579 JUF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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