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WV51 XKJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,705 mi
Last recorded41,705 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 XKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 41,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 41,679 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2019 40,525 miles

Rear subframe and suspension components corroding

brake pipes have been greased

lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 25 Aug 2019 40,525 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroding

brake pipes have been greased

lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,927 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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WV51 XKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV51 XKJ, 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 WV51 XKJ registered?

WV51 XKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WV51 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 XKJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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