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VN51 PJY

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,300 mi
Last recorded124,300 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,300 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower gear/transfer box shows oil/fluid contamination.

near side front inner wing areas show weakness due to corrosion.

near side inner sill corroded/holed.

near side rear inner arch areas corroded/holed.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off and near side front screen washer jets are weak.

off side front inner wing areas corroded/holed.

off side inner sill/sill end corroded and holed.

rear section of exhaust corroded/holed and leaking gas.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 116,982 miles

Oil leak major ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlight patterns hazy

corrosion to nearside and offside rear sill panels. (not prescribed areas)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 116,981 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak major ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight patterns hazy

corrosion to nearside and offside rear sill panels. (not prescribed areas)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 112,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,049 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

smoking on idle

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,152 miles

3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 73,002 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,165 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 67,165 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,983 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,281 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 41,281 miles

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

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

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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VN51 PJY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJY, 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 VN51 PJY registered?

VN51 PJY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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