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J815 SBL

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,951 mi
Last recorded49,951 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 SBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 49,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody/suspension component's

Pass 3 Oct 2024 49,599 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 49,599 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 48,782 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,053 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,469 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,387 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 46,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,868 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 37,849 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,081 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,212 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 29,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,704 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 26,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,902 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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J815 SBL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J815 SBL, 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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What year was J815 SBL registered?

J815 SBL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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