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RD51 GJV

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,923 mi
Last recorded134,923 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 GJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 134,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both windscreen wiper blades split

nearside front brake grabbing on slightly

nearside front steering idler has play

Pass 8 Jul 2017 134,375 miles

4x Wheel valves badly cracked/perished

Both front Headlamp beam images weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

heavy Corrosion to underbody/seals/components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 133,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre pipe flange (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 132,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 130,925 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 128,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 115,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,848 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 101,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,090 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 35,811 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 GJV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

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

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