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L957 XHY

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,731 mi
Last recorded189,731 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 XHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 189,731 miles

corrosion and repairs on chassis rails

corrosion on all front and main brake pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2012 186,292 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

blow on exhaust front pipe borderline

corrosdion on n/s/r axle brake pipe

corrosion on rear chassis rails borderline

Pass 9 Jan 2012 186,292 miles

blow on exhaust front pipe borderline

corrosdion on n/s/r axle brake pipe

corrosion on rear chassis rails borderline

Pass 9 Feb 2011 182,247 miles

o/s headlamp aim

wear in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Feb 2011 182,206 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s headlamp aim

wear in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2010 176,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 172,024 miles

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe borderline

corrosion on rear chassis rails bordrline

lift in both front lower ball joints borderline

oil leak on engine

rear shockers leaking

wear on front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2008 172,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe borderline

corrosion on rear chassis rails bordrline

lift in both front lower ball joints borderline

oil leak on engine

rear shockers leaking

wear on front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2007 167,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 159,871 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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L957 XHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L957 XHY, 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 L957 XHY registered?

L957 XHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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