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RD51 FSL

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,298 mi
Last recorded165,298 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 FSL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 165,298 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear showing signs of wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2024 165,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by suspension area marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by suspension area marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch by suspension area marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear showing signs of wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 156,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 147,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded not within 30 cm of a structural, point

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

Pass 27 May 2021 140,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 135,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff driveshaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 131,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 127,063 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 127,063 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 124,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 122,405 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 117,314 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 112,067 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2013 107,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 105,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 97,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 90,510 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 81,102 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 73,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 64,224 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 56,225 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2006 54,749 miles

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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RD51 FSL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RD51 FSL, 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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What year was RD51 FSL registered?

RD51 FSL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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