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Y163 LCJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,184 mi
Last recorded143,184 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 LCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,184 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to parts of under body

Fail 25 Mar 2019 143,184 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to parts of under body

Pass 26 Mar 2018 139,619 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 139,611 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,589 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 135,571 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,238 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 132,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 128,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 125,450 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 125,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 122,605 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 117,313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 110,210 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,729 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit and badly worn on inner edge 265/70/16

high level stop lamp bulb inop

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,508 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 78,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,249 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 65,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 47,387 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 47,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y163 LCJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y163 LCJ, 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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Y163 LCJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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