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F201 JVO

1989 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,911 mi
Last recorded140,911 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun149,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 JVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 140,911 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all flexable hoses rusty

body very rusty

chassis very rusty!

exhaust smokey

exhaust system very rusty and in poor condition

rear seats removed at time of test

windscreen wipers in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2007 140,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body very rusty

chassis very rusty

exhaust emits some smoke

exhaust system very rusty and poor condition

rear seats removed at time of test

windscreen wipers in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2007 140,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

body in very poor condition and very rusty

chassis and body very rusty !

exhaust very smokey!

front wheel arch edges in poor condition(sharp edges)

lift in front lower ball joints

wipers in poor condition

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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F201 JVO is a 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F201 JVO, 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 F201 JVO registered?

F201 JVO is a 1989 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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