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SK51 GFJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,339 mi
Last recorded105,339 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 GFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 105,339 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 105,334 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,688 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 99,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 99,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member and chassis below headlight (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heavy smoke from engine when cold

Pass 20 May 2015 94,604 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 84,174 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 84,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,490 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,668 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,837 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,718 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 28,718 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 25,250 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 21,625 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 21,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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SK51 GFJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK51 GFJ, 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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SK51 GFJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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