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SG51 FTA

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

107,441 mi
Last recorded107,441 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 FTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 107,441 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit at time of test

corrossion on underbody panels

Fail 2 Jun 2017 107,371 miles

front brake binding o/s (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer metal sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front (6.1.B.2)

corrossion on underbody panels

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,195 miles

corrossion on both inner sills

corrossion on chassis rails

handbrake could do with adjustment

outer casings of front shock absorbers corroded

outer shrouds of rear shock absorbers corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe (7.1.1)

corrossion on both inner sills

corrossion on chassis rails

handbrake could do with adjustment

outer casings of front shock absorbers corroded

outer shrouds of rear shock absorbers corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 99,865 miles

Oil leak

vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 99,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 94,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 91,420 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 91,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,397 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 88,397 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,917 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 82,917 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

oil sump corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 81,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

oil sump corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,432 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 77,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 77,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper torn but still clearing screen

Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight bind at nearside rear handbrake

slight play found at offside steering rack arm

Fail 6 Apr 2009 73,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight bind at nearside rear handbrake

slight play found at offside steering rack arm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,391 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play found at offside steering rack arm

Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,821 miles

see original advisory sheet for details

Fail 28 Mar 2007 57,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge & close to wear indicators

slight play found at offside of steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,666 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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SG51 FTA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 SG51 FTA, 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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SG51 FTA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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