MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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)
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)
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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
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)
slight play steering offside
Nearside outer CV gaiter deteriorated
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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