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DS51 APE

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,056 mi
Last recorded100,056 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 APE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 100,056 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,496 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,303 miles

nearside front tyre @3.7mm

nearside rear tyre @3.7mm

offside front tyre @5.0mm

offside rear tyre @ 5.mm

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,438 miles

TESTED IN BLOODY AWFUL SOAKING WET ICY WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,361 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 54,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 54,570 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,704 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,143 miles

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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DS51 APE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS51 APE, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS51 APE registered?

DS51 APE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is DS51 APE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 APE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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