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Y208 VFF

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,392 mi
Last recorded72,392 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 VFF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,392 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 72,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

battery terminals loopse

brake performance poor

chassie corroded

off side headlamp detiorating

side steps badly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 691,785 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,486 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,572 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,975 miles

offside rear tyre is getting low on tread depth

Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,799 miles

front tyres are getting low on tread depth

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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Y208 VFF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y208 VFF, 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 Y208 VFF registered?

Y208 VFF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y208 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y208 VFF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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