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VN51 GXR

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,072 mi
Last recorded80,072 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 80,072 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,047 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,985 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,977 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,817 miles

slight play steering linkage rear pads low both rear facing panels corroded rear closing panels corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,243 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,194 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,447 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,447 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2007 41,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,825 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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VN51 GXR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN51 GXR, 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 GXR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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