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L480 PRC

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,011 mi
Last recorded130,011 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 PRC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,011 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 122,798 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 119,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing out outside edge

suspension bushes perished

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Fail 9 May 2013 116,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing out outside edge

suspension bushes perished

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2012 111,980 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 111,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 107,749 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise chassis corroded

advise floor corroded

advise n/s inner c/v boot

Fail 16 May 2011 107,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise chassis corroded

advise floor corroded

advise n/s inner c/v boot

Pass 28 May 2010 104,283 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 104,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 100,141 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front pads aprox 3mm

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f cv inner boot split

slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 19 May 2009 100,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front pads aprox 3mm

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f cv inner boot split

slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2008 95,988 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 90,087 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 May 2007 90,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise n/s wiper worn

Pass 9 May 2006 83,511 miles

Front brake pads getting close to minimum limit of wear.

Offside front track rod end ball joint has slight lift.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Steering drag link has slight lift in offside ball joint.

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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L480 PRC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L480 PRC, 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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L480 PRC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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