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VU51 GXL

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,971 mi
Last recorded98,971 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 GXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 98,971 miles

Wipers just acceptably clearing screen.

Fail 22 Feb 2019 98,940 miles

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

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

Wipers just acceptably clearing screen.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,352 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 79,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,908 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,701 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,701 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,349 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,229 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 43,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,393 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,828 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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VU51 GXL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU51 GXL, 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 VU51 GXL registered?

VU51 GXL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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