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RG51 GVY

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,369 mi
Last recorded168,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 168,369 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 162,339 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 158,004 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 157,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Innerwing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded End of sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Innerwing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded End of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front chassis corroded

Both front innerwings corroded

Both rear undersills corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 158,044 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Braking system leaking brake master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 156,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 156,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 150,288 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 150,288 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 138,105 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,435 miles

long handbrake travel

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,676 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

rear number plate slighty delaminated

Fail 29 Oct 2009 114,676 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

long handbrake travel

rear number plate slighty delaminated

Pass 1 Nov 2008 101,654 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,618 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,485 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 GVY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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