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R55 RDN

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,843 mi
Last recorded167,843 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 RDN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 167,843 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 167,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 158,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 146,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 146,562 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 134,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 118,120 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,109 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 90,109 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,684 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 55,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,975 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,048 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 28,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,647 miles

near side rear tread low

off side rear tyre tread low

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,052 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT. †BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,304 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 19,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliability report

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R55 RDN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R55 RDN, 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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R55 RDN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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