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WJ51 SVD

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,491 mi
Last recorded149,491 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 SVD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 149,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 141,669 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 141,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.64% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 131,854 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 131,849 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 128,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 120,322 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

number plate lights are dim in operation

rear trayling arm bushes are worn

Fail 14 Jan 2014 120,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

number plate lights are dim in operation

off side front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

rear trayling arm bushes are worn

Pass 26 Jan 2013 114,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are just legal

brake service

front brake discs are worn

near side rear brake disc is pitted

off side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

Fail 25 Jan 2013 114,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are just legal

brake service

front brake discs are worn

near side rear brake disc is pitted

off side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,999 miles

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

brake service

front brake discs worn

front brake pads look low

front inner wheel arches corroded

underside corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 106,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake service

front brake discs worn

front brake pads look low

front inner wheel arches corroded

underside corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 100,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 97,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 90,464 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 90,253 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2006 89,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 72,385 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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WJ51 SVD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ51 SVD, 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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WJ51 SVD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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