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VX51 HKV

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,801 mi
Last recorded108,801 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 HKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,801 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to rear wheel arches and inner sills

play front hub bearings

play in front track rod ends

Fail 15 Sep 2023 108,801 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

play in front track rod ends

play front hub bearings

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to rear wheel arches and inner sills

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section at joiner (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion and hole front cross member on offside by body mount

corrosion and hole in both rear inner wheel arches rear of arches not within prescribed area

corrosion and hole offside front upper inner wheel arch rear of arch not within prescribed area

corrosion and hole rear panel nearside and offside not within prescribed area

corrosion offside floor pan/inner wheel arch

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

offside front brake pipe at caliper,offside rear brake pipe and rear brake pipe from union to flexi brake hose greased

oil leak

rear chassis rail rusty

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link lower bush

Pass 15 Sep 2021 108,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion and hole in both rear panels/box section not within prescribed area

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches and hole in offside rear inner wheel arch rear of arch not within prescribed area

offside rear brake pipe rusty

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link lower bush

Fail 13 Sep 2021 108,459 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion and hole in both rear panels/box section not within prescribed area

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches and hole in offside rear inner wheel arch rear of arch not within prescribed area

offside rear brake pipe rusty

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link lower bush

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,337 miles

centre steering joint play on limit

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to front inner wheel arches upper

corrosion to wheel arches inner

play in both wheel bearings

Fail 25 Sep 2020 107,333 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

centre steering joint play on limit

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to front inner wheel arches upper

corrosion to wheel arches inner

play in both wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2019 102,013 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 2 May 2018 97,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flange (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 92,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 89,569 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 85,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,229 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 74,797 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust corroded & slightly blowing

heatshield on exhaust loose

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2012 68,463 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 66,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,841 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,526 miles

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

OIL/GREASE ? on offside front exhaust pipe - smoking.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,353 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,686 miles

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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VX51 HKV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX51 HKV, 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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VX51 HKV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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