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VA51 AFK

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,499 mi
Last recorded130,499 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AFK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 130,499 miles

Front brake calliper pipes corroding and nearside rear transverse pipe

General corrosion

Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

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

Play in front suspension anti roll bar mountings/bushes

Play in steering idler bush

Some play in front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jul 2017 130,499 miles

Front brake calliper pipes corroding and nearside rear transverse pipe

General corrosion

Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

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

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

Play in front suspension anti roll bar mountings/bushes

Play in steering idler bush

Some play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2016 124,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

general underside & chassis corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 117,929 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

general underside corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,436 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded/sweating

general underside corrosion

slight play in front arb bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,715 miles

Front anti roll bar does not sit centrally and offside catches lower wishbone

Play in front anti roll bar end bushes

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Underside corrosion started inc some components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres low tread

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front disc's & pads worn

general chassis slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,887 miles

Grease seepage- nearside CV gaiter

Slight play- front wheel bearings

Some rear footbrakes imballance

Unable to view all sections of brake pipes. Some areas of corrosion / borderline corrosion (pass/fail)

V.slight wear- front anti-roll bar outer bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2011 91,882 miles

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

Grease seepage- nearside CV gaiter

Slight play- front wheel bearings

Some rear footbrakes imballance

Unable to view all sections of brake pipes. Some areas of corrosion / borderline corrosion (pass/fail)

V.slight wear- front anti-roll bar outer bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,485 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,189 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,733 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 58,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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VA51 AFK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 92,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA51 AFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA51 AFK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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