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X248 NLB

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,984 mi
Last recorded111,984 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 NLB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 111,984 miles

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,672 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 106,672 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 103,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 102,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 102,517 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,248 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,193 miles

ALL REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBER BUSHES SPLITTING.

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD.SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT AMBER INDICATOR IMAGE FADING.

RUST ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.

SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL.

UNABLE TO INSPECT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AS THEY ARE OBSTRUCTED BY THE WHEELS.

VEHICLE HAS THE REQUIRED SEAT BELTS FITTED BUT REAR CENTRE BELT IS UNDER SEAT.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 95,193 miles

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

ALL REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBER BUSHES SPLITTING.

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD.SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT AMBER INDICATOR IMAGE FADING.

RUST ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.

SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL.

UNABLE TO INSPECT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AS THEY ARE OBSTRUCTED BY THE WHEELS.

VEHICLE HAS THE REQUIRED SEAT BELTS FITTED BUT REAR CENTRE BELT IS UNDER SEAT.

Pass 6 May 2016 90,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,615 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,784 miles

Brake pedal has excessive travel but brake operation is satisfactory

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 81,784 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,145 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 77,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 75,883 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 75,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,786 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,193 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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X248 NLB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X248 NLB, 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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X248 NLB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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