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VX51 HWU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,428 mi
Last recorded143,428 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 HWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 143,428 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under neathbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 143,428 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under neathbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 143,421 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to back under body (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged and brake flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 142,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 142,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 139,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 139,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 137,207 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 137,207 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 132,376 miles

sill covers fitted and rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded and nearside front inner wing slightly corroded and lower inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 124,545 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 116,133 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 116,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,523 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Heat Sheild Corroded

Slight Play In Offside Front Wheel Bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 103,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 94,606 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pedal travel abnormal, but has reserve travel.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 85,197 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,070 miles

nearside front suspenion has slight play

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 HWU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HWU, 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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VX51 HWU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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