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Y271 BRD

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,558 mi
Last recorded98,558 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 BRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Feb 2022 84,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside side step corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

headlight lenses discolouring

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis box sections

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

offside side step brackets corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,763 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front ... only just acceptable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis box sections

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,684 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,099 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sidesteps badly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 71,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear steel pipes around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sidesteps badly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,711 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,295 miles

gearbox mount broken

Fail 9 Dec 2014 67,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox mount broken

Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 63,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,924 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,917 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres worn on outer edge

N/S/R tyre cut < 25mm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,060 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,789 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front antiroll bar bushes worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

some play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Aug 2008 43,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front antiroll bar bushes worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

some play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,870 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 40,822 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,803 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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Y271 BRD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y271 BRD, 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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Y271 BRD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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