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N330 HSX

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

340,079 mi
Last recorded340,079 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 HSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 340,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside covered in preservative not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 8 Jun 2023 340,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 340,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front brakes slight binding and nearside rear slight discs surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective and offside front light intensity poor image projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis anti roll drop link bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 337,538 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 337,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp adjuster has no effect on aim.

Fail 14 Oct 2021 337,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 327,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have been painted or oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Emission limits just with in limits

Fail 14 Oct 2020 327,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have been painted or oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Emission limits just with in limits

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Hight adjuster at end of limit (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 316,285 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 316,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 300,013 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All beginning to crack/perish. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 284,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 269,972 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 269,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 269,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 260,113 miles

Engine smoke just within limits

Fail 25 Sep 2015 260,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine smoke just within limits

Pass 23 Sep 2014 239,367 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 218,512 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 196,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2011 179,419 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 169,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 169,819 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 162,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 151,021 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 151,021 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 135,363 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 131,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 131,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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N330 HSX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 N330 HSX, 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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N330 HSX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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