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EF51 VWS

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,614 mi
Last recorded153,614 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VWS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 153,614 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 153,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 148,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 140,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 128,947 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 128,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2013 116,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,572 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 97,810 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,810 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 88,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,446 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,256 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 26,367 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 VWS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VWS, 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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EF51 VWS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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