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W179 VGW

2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,860 mi
Last recorded111,860 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport95,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 VGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 111,860 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2020 111,860 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 107,241 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,066 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 90,530 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 84,045 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,711 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 73,704 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 68,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,380 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,054 miles

o/s tyres low on tread

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,561 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W179 VGW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 95,442 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 W179 VGW, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W179 VGW registered?

W179 VGW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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