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Y278 NBM

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,772 mi
Last recorded69,772 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 NBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,772 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 69,753 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 67,143 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 67,143 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,455 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 61,455 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 57,652 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 57,652 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,508 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 53,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,754 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 48,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 39,645 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 39,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y278 NBM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y278 NBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y278 NBM registered?

Y278 NBM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y278 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y278 NBM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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