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WX51 VXH

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,362 mi
Last recorded161,362 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 VXH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 161,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (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))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 152,672 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 143,514 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 135,389 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes both inner wheel arch tubs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 128,238 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes both wheel arch tubs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 122,325 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole front of wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 116,190 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,638 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,212 miles

surface corrosion across the rear suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake-slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 93,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake-slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,904 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 87,903 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,337 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 83,337 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 82,647 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 82,622 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 81,135 miles

inner body sills very rusty

n/s wiper split

Fail 7 Dec 2012 81,052 miles

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

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

inner body sills very rusty

n/s wiper split

Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,081 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 75,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside wiper rubber perished on ends

recommend check steering track

Pass 19 Dec 2009 67,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,484 miles

handbrake high

Fail 18 Nov 2008 62,483 miles

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

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,714 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,727 miles

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

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

tyres all round getting close to limit on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2005 49,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WX51 VXH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX51 VXH, 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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WX51 VXH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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