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J781 BJN

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,881 mi
Last recorded188,881 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ781 BJN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 188,881 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front seat runners a little loose and osf seat runners corroded

front bumper and bull bar loose

front no plate deteriorated

nsf door mirror a little loose

rear suspension trailing arm rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2008 188,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front seat runners a little loose and osf seat runners corroded

front bumper and bull bar loose

front no plate deteriorated

nsf door mirror a little loose

rear suspension trailing arm rear bushes deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Mar 2008 188,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Front anti roll bar centre bushes slightly worn.

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate deteriorating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Metal brake pipes at rear corroded (strong advise)

Nail in nearside front tyre + worn on inner edge on legal limit (strong advise)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock absorber bottom bush slightly worn

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit. (strong advise)

Oil leak (strong advise)

Rear anti roll bar centre bushes slightly worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 179,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 179,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 174,277 miles

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

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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J781 BJN is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J781 BJN, 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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J781 BJN is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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