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VX51 HVK

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,899 mi
Last recorded155,899 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 HVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 155,899 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2013 155,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2011 149,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R brake disc rusting

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Small rusted in O/S underside sill

Fail 13 Dec 2011 148,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R brake disc rusting

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Small rusted in O/S underside sill

Pass 22 Oct 2010 136,887 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 127,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 127,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 110,008 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 110,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 92,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 61,789 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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VX51 HVK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX51 HVK, 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 VX51 HVK registered?

VX51 HVK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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