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WA51 BGX

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,288 mi
Last recorded156,288 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 156,288 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 145,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 145,875 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front + rear discs slightly worn

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 118,241 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 103,936 miles

o/s/f inner arch has slight corrosion

Fail 10 May 2013 103,934 miles

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

o/s/f inner arch has slight corrosion

Pass 28 May 2012 99,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 93,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 87,595 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 87,586 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

hand brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2008 78,897 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 71,624 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 63,888 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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WA51 BGX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WA51 BGX, 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 WA51 BGX registered?

WA51 BGX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WA51 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 BGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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