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M16 VMR

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,723 mi
Last recorded70,723 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 VMR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 70,723 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 69,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

numberplate lights slightly blue

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,276 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,214 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,930 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,376 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,257 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,732 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,989 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate fading

Pass 17 Nov 2005 33,172 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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M16 VMR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 92,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M16 VMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M16 VMR registered?

M16 VMR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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