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BJ51 WVC

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,926 mi
Last recorded62,926 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin65,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WVC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Pinin
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 60,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 60,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 58,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 55,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,693 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,156 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 48,272 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 45,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 45,823 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres have age cracking

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,557 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,916 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,413 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,606 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,409 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 20,005 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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BJ51 WVC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ51 WVC, 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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BJ51 WVC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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