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VA51 XRU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,861 mi
Last recorded144,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 144,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to low to test

Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 136,468 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 136,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 128,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 128,440 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 119,654 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 108,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 90,800 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 90,800 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,472 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 76,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,475 miles

EXHAUST SMOKE HIGH BUT PASSED EMISSIONS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

REAR FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

REAR TYRES ARE BALD INNER EDGE GROOVES NOT AS DEEP AS CONTAINING TREAD WEAR BARS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACK END AND UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE FRONT INNER WING SEEMS ARE CORRODED AND INNER SILLS

Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,475 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SMOKE HIGH BUT PASSED EMISSIONS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

REAR FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

REAR TYRES ARE BALD INNER EDGE GROOVES NOT AS DEEP AS CONTAINING TREAD WEAR BARS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACK END AND UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE FRONT INNER WING SEEMS ARE CORRODED AND INNER SILLS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,583 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 44,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VA51 XRU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA51 XRU, 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 VA51 XRU registered?

VA51 XRU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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