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WX51 VXJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,060 mi
Last recorded107,060 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 107,060 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 107,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 104,782 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 100,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,749 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 93,749 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 89,275 miles

Front to rear brake pipe been cleaned ,surface rust found and no heavy pitting.

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 89,275 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,334 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 77,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 68,645 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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WX51 VXJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WX51 VXJ, 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 WX51 VXJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for WX51 VXJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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