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J708 LPO

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,824 mi
Last recorded156,824 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ708 LPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 156,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 156,817 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 155,077 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 149,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 149,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J708 LPO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,214 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 J708 LPO, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J708 LPO registered?

J708 LPO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 July 1997.

Is J708 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J708 LPO 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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