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Y178 YFV

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,325 mi
Last recorded110,325 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 YFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 110,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 96,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,795 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 92,795 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2014 88,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,307 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,786 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 73,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,298 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2008 61,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,524 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,097 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 54,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 43,998 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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Y178 YFV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y178 YFV, 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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Y178 YFV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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