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VN51 VRR

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,606 mi
Last recorded124,606 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 124,606 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2018 124,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,632 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,322 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 113,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,466 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 106,460 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,355 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 99,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2011 77,132 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,614 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 70,602 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,340 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,221 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 44,179 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,347 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 35,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake high

Pass 4 Mar 2006 35,345 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 35,345 miles

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 VRR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

VN51 VRR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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