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X478 JAH

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,116 mi
Last recorded120,116 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 JAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,116 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 120,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,940 miles

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front brake juddering ( almost excessively)

offside front brake juddering (near exceesive)

offside rear brake pipes corroding, next to tank and above hose (inspection hampered)

rear brake pad(s) uneven / low offside

upper stop light inoperative

Fail 29 Jan 2013 110,935 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

nearside rear ttre wearing low

offside rear brake pipes corroding, next to tank and above hose (inspection hampered)

rear brake pad(s) uneven / low offside

upper stoo lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Jan 2012 99,809 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 99,809 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 72,299 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 72,299 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,018 miles

Possible bearing noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 64,018 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Possible bearing noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,589 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,793 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 48,793 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X478 JAH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X478 JAH, 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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X478 JAH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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