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RG51 APY

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

164,825 mi
Last recorded164,825 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 APY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 164,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 160,107 miles

rusting on rear inner panels

Fail 10 Aug 2021 160,107 miles

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

rusting on rear inner panels

Pass 1 Sep 2020 155,307 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 155,307 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring support (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 147,634 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 147,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both o/s n/s fronts (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 141,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 136,836 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 136,825 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 132,388 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 127,400 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 121,087 miles

Normal play in both lower joints

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 121,087 miles

Normal play in both lower joints

Pass 24 May 2013 115,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,589 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 107,580 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 99,300 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 86,801 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 86,800 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

high level stop light 1/3 not working

nearside steering rack end slight movement

Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,194 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,444 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 71,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 63,689 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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RG51 APY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RG51 APY, 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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RG51 APY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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