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WJ51 SVN

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,825 mi
Last recorded135,825 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 SVN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 135,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front heavy corrosion to both hubs

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills underside and chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Fail 15 Dec 2025 132,450 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate not in usual position

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills underside both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

heavy corrosion to front hubs both sides

Pass 13 Dec 2021 132,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 132,373 miles

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyre tread depths low

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

general surface corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Fail 24 Nov 2020 132,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyre tread depths low

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

general surface corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Pass 4 Dec 2019 132,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear and nearside front tyre tread depths low

Fail 2 Dec 2019 132,286 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear and nearside front tyre tread depths low

Pass 21 Nov 2018 130,260 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,379 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 127,379 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 125,093 miles

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Fail 14 Nov 2016 125,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,296 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 90,475 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,327 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,199 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,047 miles

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

both rear tyre tread getting low

nearside front tyre tread low on outer shoulder

offside front tyre tread low on inner shoulder

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 SVN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ51 SVN, 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 WJ51 SVN registered?

WJ51 SVN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 SVN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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