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K496 YFJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,129 mi
Last recorded165,129 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 YFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 165,129 miles

corrosion under vehicle various places

Pass 31 May 2014 164,445 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2013 161,580 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 161,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 159,505 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 150,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 146,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 144,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 141,421 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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K496 YFJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K496 YFJ, 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 K496 YFJ registered?

K496 YFJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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