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VN51 YOY

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Diesel 2447cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,374 mi
Last recorded170,374 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 YOY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,447cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 170,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 blue smoke at idle (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary type (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear lower quarter panels corroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside wiper torn

rear seats not in use

Pass 4 May 2017 162,030 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 162,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2016 157,793 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 157,783 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,825 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 150,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 142,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 133,982 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 129,501 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 129,501 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 120,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,647 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 104,754 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

Fail 28 Dec 2007 104,754 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 13 Dec 2006 90,986 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 90,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

auxillary belts noisey †req. attention

exhaust rattle

Pass 28 Dec 2005 84,895 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 84,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and approaching tread limit

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 YOY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,447cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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