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WX51 VXM

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,622 mi
Last recorded103,622 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 103,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened hub carrier worn away at bottom ball joint fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil level at minimum

front and rear tyre sizes differ.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,919 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 89,345 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,322 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Oct 2012 80,859 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 78,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 78,426 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 May 2011 78,426 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,841 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,904 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 63,900 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,037 miles

as initial test

Fail 7 Jun 2007 52,929 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2006 44,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s front rollbar link

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 VXM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

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

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