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BG51 OEU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

162,571 mi
Last recorded162,571 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 162,571 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 16 Jul 2018 162,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2017 155,605 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 155,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 150,801 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 150,801 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 148,202 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken but exhaust still secure

major oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 148,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken but exhaust still secure

major oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 144,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 143,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 135,330 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 135,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2012 123,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2012 123,046 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 107,230 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 107,138 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

oily on o/s of engine, front tyre on legel limit and has nail in it

Fail 2 Jul 2011 46,552 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oily on o/s of engine, front tyre on legel limit and has nail in it

Pass 3 Jul 2010 87,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front wipers poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 69,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,086 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 38,226 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 37,982 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both sides front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,141 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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BG51 OEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 OEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BG51 OEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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