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VN51 CWC

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,350 mi
Last recorded121,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 CWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 121,350 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 121,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested tail section broken off & missing (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main - next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 121,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to T junction (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 112,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear tailpipe missing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 84,913 miles

Engine malfunction light on.

Fail 4 May 2012 84,913 miles

Engine malfunction light on.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 78,030 miles

Nearside and Offside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 4 May 2011 78,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and Offside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,744 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in nearside front steering idler

Fail 2 Mar 2010 71,744 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,717 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,985 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VN51 CWC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN51 CWC, 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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VN51 CWC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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