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LHZ 2972

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,446 mi
Last recorded139,446 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHZ 2972
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 139,446 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES STARTED TO CORROD

HORN TORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CLUSTER DAMAGE

VARIOUS AREAS OF CORROSION

Fail 4 Mar 2014 139,446 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES STARTED TO CORROD

HORN TORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CLUSTER DAMAGE

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

VARIOUS AREAS OF CORROSION

Pass 31 May 2013 133,933 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

o/s headlight lens requires attention

rear seats removed

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 133,933 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded

o/s headlight lens requires attention

rear seats removed

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 132,791 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

fuel filler is damp

o/s/ headlight lens requires attention

rear seats removed

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 114,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 114,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 4 Dec 2010 109,381 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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LHZ 2972 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LHZ 2972, 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 LHZ 2972 registered?

LHZ 2972 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is LHZ 2972 safe to buy?

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