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X288 BLG

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,768 mi
Last recorded157,768 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 BLG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 157,768 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 153,664 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 149,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 140,276 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,440 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 133,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,106 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 127,834 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 127,234 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 127,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 124,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Dec 2008 116,123 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 116,123 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 100,735 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 100,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 83,934 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 83,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 64,792 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 64,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X288 BLG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X288 BLG, 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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X288 BLG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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