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J794 BAL

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,087 mi
Last recorded117,087 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 BAL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 117,087 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 16 Feb 2009 117,000 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,971 miles

slight play/wear n/s steering idler.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 110,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play/wear n/s steering idler.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 104,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 98,598 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 98,411 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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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J794 BAL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J794 BAL, 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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J794 BAL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is J794 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J794 BAL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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