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Y133 VKJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

42,184 mi
Last recorded42,184 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 VKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

washer bottle leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2020 42,184 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe

Fail 26 Jul 2019 39,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe

Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,043 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 32,019 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch / bulkhead area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,754 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 24,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 184,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 18,494 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 12,045 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 8,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 8,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 3,249 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,181 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,611 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,266 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,271 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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Y133 VKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y133 VKJ, 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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Y133 VKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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