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J727 WRD

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,997 mi
Last recorded119,997 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ727 WRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 119,997 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 119,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Side sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross brace memeber (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,523 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,799 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

slight front brake imbalance

some rusting to rear underside

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,619 miles

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

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

n/s/r disc scored

oil leak engine

some rusting to o/s/r body mount

some rusting to underside

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,817 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

some rusting to rear underside and suspention

Fail 23 Jul 2013 100,817 miles

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

rear brake pipes rusting

some rusting to rear underside and suspention

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

heavy rusting to underside and chassis

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 14 Jul 2011 95,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/rear shock absorver top casing rusted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear shock absorver top casing rusted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,661 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 93,661 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 89,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2008 79,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,196 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 73,127 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 66,327 miles

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

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

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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J727 WRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J727 WRD, 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.

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J727 WRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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