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VA51 EBV

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,702 mi
Last recorded157,702 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 157,702 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 154,144 miles

both front tyres feathering

brakes tested by tapley

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images weak close to excess

o/s/r wheel arch missing -- wheel protruding wheel arch slightly

rear exhaust box corroding and blowing slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2013 154,142 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres feathering

brakes tested by tapley

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images weak close to excess

o/s/r wheel arch missing -- wheel protruding wheel arch slightly

rear exhaust box corroding and blowing slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2011 141,581 miles

Oil leak

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

engine mang light on

Fail 25 Oct 2011 141,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

engine mang light on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 130,868 miles

n/s/front bumper damaged

n/s/front tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 1 Jul 2010 130,783 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

n/s/front bumper damaged

n/s/front tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 1 Jul 2009 126,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 113,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 100,977 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 93,471 miles

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 EBV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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