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WBZ 8450

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

225,000 mi
Last recorded225,000 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 8450
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 225,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

NS REAR ARCH SOFT BUT NOT HOLED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 221,040 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Chassis corroded

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

Rear anti roll bar'D'bushes slightly worn

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

Sills corroded & thin in parts

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

fuel lines temperery held with cable ties but secure

Pass 24 Oct 2014 217,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 217,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 216,081 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 215,162 miles

Oil leak

offside rear lamp lens cracked.

Pass 10 May 2012 211,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 211,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre slightly cracking.

Pass 6 May 2011 210,048 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 210,048 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 203,883 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 199,086 miles

slight play n/s/f steering idler arm

Fail 20 Aug 2009 199,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight play n/s/f steering idler arm

Pass 21 Aug 2008 196,531 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 196,531 miles

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 175,623 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front tyre has a nail in center of tread †

Pass 27 Jan 2006 152,263 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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WBZ 8450 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WBZ 8450, 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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WBZ 8450 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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