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VN51 YOP

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,316 mi
Last recorded174,316 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 174,316 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 174,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills/sills (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches sill ends/chassis door shuts sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,092 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on under side of vehicle and front cross member

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 161,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Heavy surface corrosion on under side of vehicle and front cross member

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 158,328 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 158,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 152,969 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 152,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 148,304 miles

Advise on o/s rear and n/s front tyres and fuel pipes rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2013 148,304 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise on o/s rear and n/s front tyres and fuel pipes rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2012 146,107 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 146,107 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 136,453 miles

flaking corrosion on front suspension components

rear brakes binding slightly

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 131,872 miles

Oil leak

neasrside wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2009 131,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

neasrside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2008 113,380 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 90,391 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,206 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 YOP 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 61.1%.

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 YOP, 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 YOP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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