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SP51 VUH

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,488 mi
Last recorded144,488 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VUH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 144,488 miles

front underside cover loose

fuel tank badly dented

rear shock covers coroded

wires hanging down and bare at front

Fail 7 Apr 2014 144,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front underside cover loose

fuel tank badly dented

rear shock covers coroded

wires hanging down and bare at front

Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,301 miles

handbrake travel

rear brake discs corroding

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Feb 2012 136,878 miles

Evidence of diesel leak none found at time of mot

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 136,878 miles

Evidence of diesel leak none found at time of mot

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 129,046 miles

Evidence of diesel leak (none found)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 118,232 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 118,190 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air box filter insecure

front of jeep badly dented

tailgate not opening from outside

Pass 10 Feb 2009 106,769 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 96,118 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 81,096 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 81,086 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 67,128 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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SP51 VUH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP51 VUH, 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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What year was SP51 VUH registered?

SP51 VUH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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