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SN51 ONX

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,444 mi
Last recorded130,444 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 ONX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 130,444 miles

N/S and O/S front inner wheel arches corroded to excess - Non structural

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2/3mm & worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 130,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

N/S and O/S front inner wheel arches corroded to excess - Non structural

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2/3mm & worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 128,657 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wing corroded/weak

rear exhaust mount broken - system secure

Fail 24 Jan 2025 128,657 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wing corroded/weak

rear exhaust mount broken - system secure

Pass 15 Jan 2024 127,177 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 127,177 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 124,157 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken - system secure

Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,285 miles

both headlights lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner wing corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2022 122,285 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both headlights lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner wing corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 5 Jan 2021 120,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CLOSING SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS NEAR TOP SPRING MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,438 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 118,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 116,139 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded/weak

Fail 21 Dec 2018 116,139 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear inner wheel arches corroded/weak

both rear tyres worn inner edges smooth

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,814 miles

all inner wheel arches corroded/weak

Fail 6 Dec 2017 114,814 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH LENSES (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CLOSING SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all inner wheel arches corroded/weak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,300 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to offside rear closing sill and inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Dec 2015 111,118 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 9 Dec 2015 111,118 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 16 Dec 2014 110,124 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,536 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 107,536 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,577 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 103,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 95,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,035 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,152 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 55,149 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN51 ONX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN51 ONX, 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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SN51 ONX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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