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VN51 PKJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

60,519 mi
Last recorded60,519 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,519 miles

nearside front headlamp missted

damage to the nearside front wing and bumper

Fail 28 Jan 2011 60,519 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

damage to the nearside front wing and bumper

nearside front headlamp missted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,518 miles

damage to the nearside front of vehicle and various plastics missing and broke

rear bumper has damage and parts are loose

vehicle has corrosion on the underside of body and componants

Fail 12 Jun 2010 60,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to the nearside front of vehicle and various plastics missing and broke

rear bumper has damage and parts are loose

vehicle has corrosion on the underside of body and componants

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,351 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 53,349 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

spare wheel missing

various body damage

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008

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

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)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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