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M478 NEL

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,240 mi
Last recorded220,240 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 NEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 220,240 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main D -bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 212,277 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 205,892 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 197,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 183,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 183,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 163,396 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 151,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 141,092 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 141,092 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 129,968 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 129,968 miles

Rear 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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M478 NEL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M478 NEL, 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 M478 NEL registered?

M478 NEL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is M478 NEL safe to buy?

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