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J785 PDE

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,039 mi
Last recorded153,039 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ785 PDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2009 153,039 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner cv boots split

Fail 17 Oct 2008 152,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 145,621 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 137,495 miles

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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J785 PDE is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J785 PDE, 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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J785 PDE is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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