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Y278 KCJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,967 mi
Last recorded88,967 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 KCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

wipers old

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d type bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d type bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d type bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,300 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,295 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe rusted (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

fuel filler pipe starting to corrode.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,613 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,308 miles

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

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

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

both rear antiroll bar d shape bushes slight play

engine oil leak

front pads worn

slight oil leak from oil cooler pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,581 miles

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

both front outer antiroll bar bushes have slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear brake pipes corroded over fuel tank and across rear axel

rear pads worn to limit

transfer box rubber mounting worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,592 miles

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

rear pads wearing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,816 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,816 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,244 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn bad on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,785 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in front outer anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,878 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre wore on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2008 47,874 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre wore on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,094 miles

n/s/f tyre well worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,889 miles

front brake pads well worn

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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Y278 KCJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 92,344 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y278 KCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y278 KCJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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