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DY61 MEV

2011 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,409 mi
Last recorded168,409 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun78,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 MEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 168,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 168,404 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLE AT DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure PIPE GOING INTO DPF CRAKED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 164,768 miles

towbar hitch missing rear trailing arm thick sealant

Fail 6 Sep 2024 164,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 161,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 153,318 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 153,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 145,628 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,033 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 130,634 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 119,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,677 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,017 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 87,447 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,505 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DY61 MEV is a 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 78,253 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 DY61 MEV, 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 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY61 MEV registered?

DY61 MEV is a 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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