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N231 ENE

1996 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Maroon Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,530 mi
Last recorded142,530 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin129,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 ENE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 142,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 134,372 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 134,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 112,439 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2008 112,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin?

Based on 191,872 MOT tests across 12,414 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,893
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
12,414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 13,041
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,652
position lamp(s) not working 6,854
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,724
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,122
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N231 ENE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Maroon with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 129,205 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 Pinin fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 13,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N231 ENE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N231 ENE registered?

N231 ENE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N231 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 ENE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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