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NY51 AVT

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

179,301 mi
Last recorded179,301 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 AVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 179,301 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 177,044 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 177,044 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights frosted over lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 173,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 173,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect advise o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 169,836 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Mar 2021 164,708 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to limits

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Mar 2020 160,515 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 160,515 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 157,375 miles

Nearside Front steering idler ball joint worn strong advise

exhaust blowing on joint

oil leak on engine

spare tyre is worn to the wires

Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between front and centre (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing slight rubbing of steering arms against each other (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and suspension components (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust rusty at joint

Fail 5 Apr 2018 152,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flange bolt missing and exhaust leaking (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing slight rubbing of steering arms against each other (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and suspension components (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust rusty at joint

Pass 29 Nov 2016 151,291 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 151,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 150,078 miles

nsf track rod end adjustment nut loose

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 150,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

nsf track rod end adjustment nut loose

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 145,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 142,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 137,413 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2011 134,146 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 127,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 120,012 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 120,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 102,723 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 102,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 May 2007 81,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2007 81,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 58,225 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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NY51 AVT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NY51 AVT, 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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NY51 AVT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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