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J623 XAJ

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,116 mi
Last recorded100,116 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ623 XAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,116 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,141 miles

fuel tank cradle badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside inner sills badly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,043 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside inner sills badly corroded

fuel tank cradle badly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel tank cradle badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside inner sills badly corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 100,029 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,036 miles

Oil leak

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

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 23 Feb 2012 100,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

slight bind rear brakes

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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J623 XAJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J623 XAJ, 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 J623 XAJ registered?

J623 XAJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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