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Y308 VGC

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,558 mi
Last recorded134,558 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 VGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 134,558 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 134,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 133,318 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 133,311 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 131,459 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 123,009 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 123,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 113,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 113,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 104,688 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 104,683 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc worn but not to excess at present

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,985 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,354 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 75,354 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,848 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 52,848 miles

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

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

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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Y308 VGC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y308 VGC, 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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Y308 VGC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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