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J808 GAH

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,703 mi
Last recorded169,703 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ808 GAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 169,703 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded (front to rear)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 169,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded (front to rear)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 158,471 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 141,684 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 141,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 123,960 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

o/s/front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 9 Jun 2009 124,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

o/s/front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 107,434 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Apr 2007 106,296 miles

both front bump stops missing

Fail 4 Apr 2007 106,235 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front bump stops missing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 103,938 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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J808 GAH is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J808 GAH, 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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J808 GAH is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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