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Y279 KCJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,473 mi
Last recorded162,473 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 KCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 162,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 157,941 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 157,835 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of structure & sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reflector repaired

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corrosion (may be repaired from underside) not effecting the brakes or steering.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 154,687 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches - BORDERLINE!

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE! (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface BORDERLINE! (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE! (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged ALL rear belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2020 147,644 miles

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

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

condition of all rear seats belts webbing

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills

corrosion on n/s/f inner wing BORDERLINE

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills/wheel arches borderline

corrosion on rear brake disc s

front brake balance

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 147,644 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

condition of all rear seats belts webbing

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills

corrosion on n/s/f inner wing BORDERLINE

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills/wheel arches borderline

corrosion on rear brake disc s

front brake balance

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2020 147,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on front & rear suspension components

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

Light corrosion on fuel pipes

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing heavily corroded but not effecting vehicle integrity

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle set of seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged but still functioning

O/S & N/S rear wheel arches corroded but not effecting vehicle integrity

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal Wheel arch under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Very rear seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,244 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Corrosion on front suspension components

Corrosion on rear suspension components

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very rear seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All belt lower anchorages (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2019 144,244 miles

corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Corrosion on front suspension components

Corrosion on rear suspension components

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very rear seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All belt lower anchorages (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,128 miles

Battery not clamped down

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All Four (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

light corrosion on front suspension components

light corrosion on fuel filler neck

light corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,701 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately front to rears not following original routing (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

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

battery not clamped

fuel neck rusty

light corrosion on front suspension & chassis components

light corrosion on rear chassis & suspension components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 132,591 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear pipes at front of fuel tank on o/s (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake pad anti squeal plate not correctly fitted

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

all brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

battery insecure

both front tyres starting to wear low

front suspension and chassis components slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes have been replaced but not correctly routed

fuel neck rusty

limited reserve travel on handbrake

rear seats missing

rear suspension and chassis components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 124,391 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 124,276 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 110,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel plpes slight corrosion

nearside and offside inner sills slight corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2013 105,072 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake bind

Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,748 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 23 Apr 2012 102,748 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen not in A zone

Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 74,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 65,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 47,895 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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Y279 KCJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y279 KCJ, 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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Y279 KCJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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