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VK51 PLF

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,586 mi
Last recorded144,586 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 PLF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 144,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 142,597 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 131,026 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 122,926 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 122,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner flitch panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner flitch panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,901 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 119,899 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side rear inner flitch panel is corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side rear outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 116,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,580 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2014 112,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 108,428 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 101,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,551 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,511 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,224 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,734 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,559 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 62,559 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,448 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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VK51 PLF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK51 PLF, 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 VK51 PLF registered?

VK51 PLF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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