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NU51 FVJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 FVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,150 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 85,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged fouling road wheel (3.4.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported going under axle/not routed/supported properly (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak major ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres starting to wear low

various areas heavilly undersealed

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,440 miles

both door sills rusted at ends

Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,440 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear of both door steps (6.1.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer door splls (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Body has slight corrosion both sides iner door sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,748 miles

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

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

Oil Leak.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 76,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil Leak.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,415 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 69,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,542 miles

near side front headlamp image becoming hazy

off side rear inner sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 17 Jan 2013 59,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front headlamp image becoming hazy

off side rear inner sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,781 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,309 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,108 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 33,125 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 33,122 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,830 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 28,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NU51 FVJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU51 FVJ, 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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NU51 FVJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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