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J626 GAL

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,450 mi
Last recorded226,450 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ626 GAL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 226,450 miles

All underbody fuel lines heavily corroded.

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 226,426 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

All underbody fuel lines heavily corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 220,158 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 219,997 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 209,048 miles

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2009 209,048 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 198,493 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 198,492 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hand brake has slight travle

Pass 3 Aug 2007 181,592 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 181,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J626 GAL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J626 GAL, 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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J626 GAL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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