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L738 WGO

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

262,781 mi
Last recorded262,781 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 WGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 262,781 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 262,781 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 260,054 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear axle leaking oil

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 260,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear axle leaking oil

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 256,954 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 254,215 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 243,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 231,450 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 213,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 200,561 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 176,329 miles

engine oil leaks

slight freeplay in steering

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering ball joints and uj

Pass 1 Aug 2008 161,808 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 153,644 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 138,865 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 138,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s front steering drop arm

slight play in n/s front idler arm

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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L738 WGO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L738 WGO, 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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L738 WGO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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