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WX51 VXL

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,530 mi
Last recorded154,530 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 154,530 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 154,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 146,118 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 146,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2013 135,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 135,588 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 124,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,432 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 111,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,802 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 99,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,076 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

chip in windscreen zone B

nearside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 25 Mar 2009 84,074 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres on legal limit

chip in windscreen zone B

nearside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,343 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,051 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 57,050 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

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 VXL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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