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Y228 BLB

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,090 mi
Last recorded146,090 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 BLB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 146,090 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 141,730 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 138,880 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 138,612 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 135,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 119,501 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,560 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 113,939 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 108,164 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,994 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 100,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 98,172 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 94,875 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 88,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 88,016 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,989 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y228 BLB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y228 BLB, 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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Y228 BLB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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