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J7 MKA

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,299 mi
Last recorded184,299 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 MKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 184,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 173,661 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 173,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

advise all bonded bushes week rec replace crossion chasie under sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2012 166,490 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle slight leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 166,476 miles

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

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner cv gaitors are deteriorated

exhaust heat sheil insecure (rotton)

heavy surface corrosion to chassis

holed corrosion o/s/r inner arch/sill just outside of prescribed area - may soon need attention

slight free play detected at steering wheel

various surface corrosion to floor

Pass 23 Mar 2011 162,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 155,794 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 153,410 miles

brake pipes started to rust

fuel pipes rusty

ns+os front inner cv gaiter split

nsf tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 151,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion brake pipes

Fail 17 Mar 2008 151,199 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2007 149,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 147,186 miles

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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J7 MKA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J7 MKA, 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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J7 MKA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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