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L79 SGU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Turquoise Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

200,467 mi
Last recorded200,467 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 SGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 200,467 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 200,464 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 156,956 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 192,317 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 192,317 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 188,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 188,118 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 182,468 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 182,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 176,343 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 176,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L79 SGU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Turquoise with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L79 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L79 SGU registered?

L79 SGU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is L79 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L79 SGU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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