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J640 RFA

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,808 mi
Last recorded184,808 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ640 RFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 184,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 174,489 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 174,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 164,650 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter broken

Fail 11 Jul 2006 164,606 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

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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J640 RFA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver 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 J640 RFA, 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 J640 RFA registered?

J640 RFA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J640 RFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J640 RFA 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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