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J899 MDE

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,446 mi
Last recorded189,446 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 MDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 189,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 186,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 182,204 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 182,204 miles

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 178,581 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 175,194 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 170,456 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 167,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 163,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 159,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 154,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 150,031 miles

engine leaks oil

front no plate is damaged.

off side brake hose upper ferral corroded to limit.

off side door mirror slightly insecure.

off side hand brake cable in poor condition.

off side rear lamp lens damaged.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 150,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine is leaking oil.

Front number plate is damaged.

Offside brake hose upper ferrul is corroded near to limits.

Offside door mirror unit wobbles slightly.

Offside rear lamp clister is damaged and has a tempary repair applied to it.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 146,900 miles

Coolant leak from back of engine.

Some play in upper steering column assembly.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 146,893 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak from back of engine.

Some play in upper steering column assembly.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 135,719 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 135,719 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 121,775 miles

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

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

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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J899 MDE is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J899 MDE, 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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J899 MDE is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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