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J889 NLO

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,731 mi
Last recorded170,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 NLO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 170,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 170,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 169,317 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 169,317 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted with in tollerence (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 168,216 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 167,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 164,878 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 162,722 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 155,660 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 148,206 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 148,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 141,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 135,491 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 129,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear stop/tail bulb holder a bit corroded, suggest new lamp unit asap.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 129,050 miles

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

Offside rear stop/tail bulb holder a bit corroded, suggest new lamp unit asap.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 124,334 miles

Brake pedal feels like it goes through the first dual circuit when stationary, but feels o.k. when in motion.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,175 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 119,172 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 106,227 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 96,006 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,970 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 85,874 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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J889 NLO is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J889 NLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J889 NLO registered?

J889 NLO is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J889 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J889 NLO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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