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J898 EUA

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 EUA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010
Pass 6 Oct 2009 155,696 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake pipe hold down clips deteriorated

nearside front inner drive boot torn

Fail 22 Jul 2009 155,691 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside inner drive boot torn

Pass 15 Jan 2008 155,513 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 155,056 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 151,183 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 151,183 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,934 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 97,009 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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J898 EUA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J898 EUA, 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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J898 EUA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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