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OV51 GOU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Red Diesel 2447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,477 mi
Last recorded137,477 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,447cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 137,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 135,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 135,452 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 122,544 miles

Exhaust Has Slight Blow

Exhaust Tailpipe Corroded

Front Number Plate Poor Condition

Nearside Front Tyre Poor On Inner Edge

Slight Leak From Gearbox

Slight Play In Both Rear Antiroll Bar Bushes

Wipers Poor

Fail 23 Nov 2011 122,544 miles

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

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

Exhaust Has Slight Blow

Exhaust Tailpipe Corroded

Front Number Plate Poor Condition

Front Pads Approx 2-3000 miles Left

Nearside Front Tyre Poor On Inner Edge

Slight Leak From Gearbox

Slight Play In Both Rear Antiroll Bar Bushes

Wipers Poor

Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,910 miles

All Rear Brake Pipes Corroded

Exhaust Centre Box Baffles Loose

Play In Both Front Antiroll Bar Link Bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2010 104,910 miles

All Rear Brake Pipes Corroded

Exhaust Centre Box Baffles Loose

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

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

Play In Both Front Antiroll Bar Link Bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,139 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,142 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,687 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 31,496 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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OV51 GOU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Red with a 2,447cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV51 GOU, 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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OV51 GOU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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