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X459 VRL

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,192 mi
Last recorded158,192 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 VRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 158,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle and coated in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 178,174 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 157,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 155,205 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 155,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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X459 VRL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X459 VRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X459 VRL registered?

X459 VRL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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