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L579 HOP

2000 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,970 mi
Last recorded163,970 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun108,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 HOP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 163,970 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 163,970 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 162,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipesn on this vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

all fuel lines

Fail 27 Mar 2021 162,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipesn on this vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

all fuel lines

Pass 27 Aug 2019 159,494 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 157,431 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 157,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 154,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 151,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 149,176 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 149,168 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 147,243 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 147,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 143,923 miles

front bumper support slightly rotted but not affecting strengh

Pass 17 Sep 2012 140,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 136,992 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 136,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 133,797 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 133,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 130,548 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 130,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 127,221 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 127,221 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 125,089 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 117,870 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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L579 HOP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 108,287 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 L579 HOP, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L579 HOP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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