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EF51 TAU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,761 mi
Last recorded166,761 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 TAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 166,761 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

emissions to lean to test

oil leaks

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2015 163,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 154,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 142,205 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 142,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 135,181 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 130,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 130,455 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 123,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 123,629 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 119,353 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 119,347 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 117,164 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 114,884 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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EF51 TAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF51 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 TAU registered?

EF51 TAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is EF51 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 TAU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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