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LJ51 MBV

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,277 mi
Last recorded86,277 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,277 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 86,263 miles

Brake performance not tested due to engine making knocking noise (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine wont idle and knocking noise from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,445 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,650 miles

long hand brake lever travel.....

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge & under inflated , both rears also perishing...

rear brake discs corroding.....

windscreen damage , not excessive.....

Pass 18 Dec 2010 81,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,419 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,446 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 77,446 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,092 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 75,092 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 70,900 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 70,900 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LJ51 MBV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJ51 MBV, 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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LJ51 MBV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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