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WX51 VWA

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,633 mi
Last recorded144,633 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 VWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,633 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 144,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 142,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn on edge

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Nearside Front Headlight image poor, condensation in lense

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 140,552 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front number plate damaged

Front wheel bearings have slight play in

Headlight images very poor, lenses poor and condensation in

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear fog/reflector lense damaged

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 140,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi/down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Wires missing also (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front number plate damaged

Front wheel bearings have slight play in

Headlight images very poor, lenses poor and condensation in

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear fog/reflector lense damaged

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 138,137 miles

Both front headlamp beam images poor

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear reflector damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2014 138,137 miles

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

Both front headlamp beam images poor

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2013 135,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition, very corroded at flanges

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

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

Offside door mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2013 135,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in poor condition, very corroded at flanges

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

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

Offside door mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 130,964 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low in centre on tread

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Exhaust joins corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2012 130,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres starting to wear low in centre on tread

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Exhaust joins corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 123,023 miles

All 4 front anti roll bar bushes worn and have play in.

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded and bump stops deteriorated.

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing and brake pedal rubber wearing on edge.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn and have play in.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 123,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

All 4 front anti roll bar bushes worn and have play in.

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded and bump stops deteriorated.

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing and brake pedal rubber wearing on edge.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn and have play in.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 104,631 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 104,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Light binding at n/s rear wheel

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,959 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,422 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 70,422 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,744 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 54,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,915 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 38,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,377 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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WX51 VWA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX51 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX51 VWA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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