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VN51 MHE

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,373 mi
Last recorded154,373 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 MHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 154,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, front and rear of shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play when tested on the shaker plate. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both front wheel arches are corroded on the bulkhead end.

Clutch pedal rubber

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and outer arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside and offside body corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear diff, nearside front mount has split

both lamps in rear bumper are damaged

both wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jan 2018 144,599 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

rear bumper lights damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2018 144,578 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear - to Offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear - to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

rear bumper lights damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2017 134,311 miles

ALL brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to fail (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

rear registration plate dirty but not likely to be misread

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 116,843 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 105,951 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 99,833 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,136 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 96,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,898 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,054 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,224 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 59,224 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 31,894 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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VN51 MHE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN51 MHE, 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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VN51 MHE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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