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VO51 BWJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,648 mi
Last recorded224,648 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 BWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 224,648 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 208,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 208,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 193,236 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 193,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 174,448 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light stop lamp and reflective lens damaged/cracked, however this has no effect on emitted light or reflection (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

oil level above maximum level

underside of vehicle dirty/covered in mud, almost considered a reason for rejection

Fail 11 Mar 2021 174,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut through to the cords (265/70R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light stop lamp and reflective lens damaged/cracked, however this has no effect on emitted light or reflection (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

oil level above maximum level

underside of vehicle dirty/covered in mud, almost considered a reason for rejection

Pass 10 Mar 2020 161,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,156 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 138,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end of boot is leaking grease but does not allow ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 138,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill has holes within 30cm of suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering rack leaking from offside boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill has holes within 30cm of suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end of boot is leaking grease but does not allow ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 132,306 miles

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N/S rear inner sill corroded through, but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S Rear inner sill corroded through, but not in prescribed area

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill has small rust hole (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 123,694 miles

slight play steering offside

Pass 22 Apr 2014 119,772 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,594 miles

Nearside outer CV gaiter deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,115 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,604 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,920 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,761 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,290 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,860 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 24,998 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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VO51 BWJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO51 BWJ, 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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VO51 BWJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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