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Y398 VAJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 VAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 80,014 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 80,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 79,915 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,845 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 75,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 73,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,024 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,024 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2012 65,753 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2012 65,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 21 May 2011 61,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2011 61,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,979 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 55,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,513 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,139 miles

o/s/f cv booth repaired not leaking at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2007 42,139 miles

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

slight play in handbrake advise adjust

Pass 18 May 2006 33,500 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 32,862 miles

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.

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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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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