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X291 BLG

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,132 mi
Last recorded168,132 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 BLG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 168,132 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 168,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front inner wings corroded

chassis corroded

inner sills/floors corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 147,958 miles

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

o/s/f inner wing and inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 147,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f inner wing and inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 125,275 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 108,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 105,877 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 105,877 miles

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

advise four way wheel alignment

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,012 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 91,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 90,872 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 90,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,663 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 83,610 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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X291 BLG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X291 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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What year was X291 BLG registered?

X291 BLG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X291 BLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X291 BLG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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