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Q251AUF

1971 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,829 mi
Last recorded67,829 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1971 Mitsubishi Shogun124,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ251AUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,829 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 67,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,594 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 60,594 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,529 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,883 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,207 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 36,207 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

rear back seats and belts not tested advise f/brake pads

Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,923 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 24,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 17,757 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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Q251AUF is a 1971 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,556 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 Q251AUF, 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 55 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q251AUF registered?

Q251AUF is a 1971 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for Q251AUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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