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Y179 HEU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,918 mi
Last recorded96,918 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 HEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,918 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing front and rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on chassis and suspension

Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,637 miles

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

headlamps require polishing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,582 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,927 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 87,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear suspension componants corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2014 85,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cill covers fitted

suspension components rusting

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,334 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

rear axle bushes worn knocking

rusty under side

Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,318 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension rusty

rear axle bushes worn knocking

rusty under side

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,354 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,707 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,292 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,063 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 60,442 miles

Battery insecure

front inner brake pads appear low(unable to see properly)

pipes to secondary fuel tank? heavily rusted

Pass 24 May 2007 53,772 miles

Offside Front 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 24 May 2006 46,334 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,884 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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Y179 HEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y179 HEU, 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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What year was Y179 HEU registered?

Y179 HEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y179 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 HEU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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