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X253 EGU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,156 mi
Last recorded185,156 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 EGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 185,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 185,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 184,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 181,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 177,133 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 174,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 167,164 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 164,514 miles

Rear Both rear tyres are starting to crack in the tread

Pass 10 Jan 2015 155,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 153,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 144,493 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 140,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 140,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 135,578 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 130,582 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 123,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 123,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 115,562 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE IN THREAD TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 9 Jan 2008 115,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT DAMAGE IN THREAD TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 16 Jan 2007 104,110 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 100,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 100,507 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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X253 EGU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 92,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X253 EGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X253 EGU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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