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RL51 ZXX

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,771 mi
Last recorded71,771 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 ZXX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 71,771 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Centre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 71,519 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 71,519 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,711 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 70,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,926 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,470 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,578 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,873 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,230 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,669 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,510 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,822 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,737 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 22,739 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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RL51 ZXX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RL51 ZXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RL51 ZXX?

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What year was RL51 ZXX registered?

RL51 ZXX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RL51 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 ZXX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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