MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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