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E243 HCJ

1989 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,116 mi
Last recorded228,116 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun149,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE243 HCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 228,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 217,624 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 217,615 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side rear sill coroded not affecting components

there is corosion on near side rear inner sill not affecting components also near side rear inner wheel arch

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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E243 HCJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 149,495 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 E243 HCJ, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E243 HCJ registered?

E243 HCJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is E243 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E243 HCJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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