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VN51 UBT

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,949 mi
Last recorded169,949 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 UBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 169,949 miles

Outer steps corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 168,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 168,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 143,981 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 143,976 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 117,023 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box as marked (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 116,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall as marked (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box as marked (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,020 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

under body has been under sealed

Fail 17 Feb 2015 85,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,297 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight bind O/S/R

Fail 5 Sep 2012 76,297 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Slight bind O/S/R

Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,802 miles

corrosion on underside body structure +chassis

front brake imbalance at 25%

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play n/s/f hub becoming excessive

Fail 8 Nov 2011 74,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

corrosion on underside body structure +chassis

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play n/s/f hub becoming excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,673 miles

front brake imbalance at 22%

light corrosion on o/s/r outer brake disc due to being stood

light corrosion to underside

play in o/s/f anti roll bar bush

rear tow bar corroded

some play o/s/f +n/s/f hubs

some uneven brake application on release

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,606 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 55,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 59,296 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 59,296 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)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 52,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,300 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 38,232 miles

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)

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 UBT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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