MOT Status
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80,014 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
All under vehicle slightly corroded
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
brake pipes covered in unknown substance
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front brake pipes covered in grease, vehicle underbody corroded but not seriously weakened
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
vehicle underbody corroded but not seriously weakened
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
wiper blades starting to split
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
wiper blades starting to split
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear seats not fitted at time of test - unable to check seat belts
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/f cv booth repaired not leaking at time of test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in handbrake advise adjust
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y398 VAJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y398 VAJ, 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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What year was Y398 VAJ registered?
Y398 VAJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 March 2001.
Is Y398 VAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y398 VAJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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