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AV51 HVJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

114,196 mi
Last recorded114,196 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin65,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,196 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed.

o/s/f outrigger corroded/holed.

Fail 25 Jun 2025 114,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed.

o/s/f outrigger corroded/holed.

Fail 9 Apr 2025 114,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 114,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion around shock absorber turret

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion around shock absorber turret

Offside Front inner sill/ side step corroded and holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 111,485 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 111,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front connection, welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 107,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body becoming corroded rear

Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 100,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,860 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,784 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 91,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,329 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,647 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes starting to bind on

front tyres worn

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2015 83,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,320 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,317 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear back box has a mounting corroded missing

Fail 26 Sep 2012 78,605 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear back box has a mounting corroded missing

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,128 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,964 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,117 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin?

Based on 191,872 MOT tests across 12,414 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,893
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
12,414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 13,041
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,652
position lamp(s) not working 6,854
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,724
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,122
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AV51 HVJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 65,083 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 Pinin fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 13,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV51 HVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV51 HVJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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