MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI SHOGUNs year 1988

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Pass percent:46.36%

(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI SHOGUN year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:921 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	106
Headlamp aim out of alignment	99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	68
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	58
Registration plate lamp issues	57
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	38
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	35
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Registration plate issues	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	15
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	11
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	7
Brake hose damaged	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	3
Offside Lower Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI SHOGUNs year 1988

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