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DV51 BYU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,427 mi
Last recorded223,427 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 BYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 223,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear outer sill slightly corroded (both sides)

brake pipes greased at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2017 223,425 miles

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

Rear outer sill slightly corroded (both sides)

brake pipes greased at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2015 204,907 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 183,647 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 168,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 168,956 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 157,158 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

O/s rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 140,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,811 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 122,400 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 105,951 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 87,558 miles

rear heater pipes corroded and leaking need replacing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 78,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,610 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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DV51 BYU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV51 BYU, 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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DV51 BYU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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