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M761 VNN

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,974 mi
Last recorded144,974 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM761 VNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 144,974 miles

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

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

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

vehicle chassi is corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 141,110 miles

some corrosion present underside on chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2013 136,260 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle has corrosion presaent on underside

Pass 21 Mar 2012 129,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassi corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 129,262 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassi corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 120,892 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 120,891 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 116,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2010 116,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 108,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,645 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 100,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 96,202 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 92,213 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 90,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 90,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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M761 VNN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M761 VNN, 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 M761 VNN registered?

M761 VNN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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