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ABZ 5039

1991 Mitsubishi Shogun

Purple Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

132,143 mi
Last recorded132,143 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun143,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 5039
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 132,143 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all chassis corroded

both front & rear brake discs are corroded

both o/s & n/s rear suspension arm bushes are cracking

both rear disc covers are corroded away

slight play at o/s trac rod end

Fail 17 Nov 2006 132,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both o/s & n/s rear suspension arm bushes are worn

both rear brake backing plates are corroded

front & rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2006 132,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

**requires new chassis as is beyond economical repair**

both o/s & n/s rear sospension arm bushes are worn

both rear brake back plates are corroded

front & rear brake discs are corroded

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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ABZ 5039 is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun in Purple with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 ABZ 5039, 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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What year was ABZ 5039 registered?

ABZ 5039 is a 1991 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 June 1991.

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The MOT history for ABZ 5039 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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