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J748 ATO

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

226,944 mi
Last recorded226,944 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun118,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ748 ATO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 226,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 225,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 225,412 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 225,388 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 215,943 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 203,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2006 196,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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J748 ATO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J748 ATO, 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 J748 ATO registered?

J748 ATO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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