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L779 RMY

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Petrol 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

352,988 mi
Last recorded352,988 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 RMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 352,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 350,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 349,298 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 349,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 347,040 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 347,040 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 345,344 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 345,344 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 340,845 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 340,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2008 340,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 338,346 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 338,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 337,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 327,057 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 309,566 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 299,291 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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L779 RMY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L779 RMY, 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 L779 RMY registered?

L779 RMY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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