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Y228 PBU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,591 mi
Last recorded135,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 PBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 135,591 miles

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

corrosion underside

underside painted with underseal

Pass 18 Jun 2025 128,510 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

vehicle structure has corrosion all over been welded in several places covered in underseal

Fail 18 Jun 2025 128,507 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

vehicle structure has corrosion all over been welded in several places covered in underseal

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,318 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 110,578 miles

gearbox rear mounting excessive movement

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 8 Dec 2021 110,578 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability movement on rear bush bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox rear mounting excessive movement

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,942 miles

heavily waxoiled underside preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect under side due to the excessive under body rust protection cover

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,625 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 97,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,131 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,286 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,337 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 73,337 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,260 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,159 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 46,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,334 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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Y228 PBU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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