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RE51 EKV

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,965 mi
Last recorded140,965 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 EKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 140,965 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 140,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 135,863 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 135,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 133,240 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 133,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,520 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 129,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 115,847 miles

general rust under the vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,063 miles

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

all tyres uneven wear

exhaust poor/deteriorated

heavy corrosion and weak points forming on underside prescribed body areas and steel components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 111,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres uneven wear

exhaust poor/deteriorated

heavy corrosion and weak points forming on underside prescribed body areas and steel components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,912 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroded and heat shield loose

play in rear suspension bushes/joints

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 106,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroded and heat shield loose

play in rear suspension bushes/joints

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 103,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 100,411 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 96,182 miles

front number plate delaminated

number plate lights dim

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 91,354 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

auxiliary drive belt perishing

front exhaust heat shields insecure and resonating

front registration plate delaminating

rear differential mounting bushes have slight wear

Fail 4 Sep 2008 91,354 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

auxiliary drive belt perishing

front exhaust heat shields insecure and resonating

front registration plate delaminating

rear differential mounting bushes have slight wear

Pass 10 Sep 2007 86,130 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,069 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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RE51 EKV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE51 EKV, 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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RE51 EKV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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