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Y407 VAJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,014 mi
Last recorded167,014 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 VAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 167,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 158,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 158,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 151,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 151,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 145,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Unable to fully examine brake pipes/underside of vehicle partially covered in oil/grease

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 145,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Unable to fully examine brake pipes/underside of vehicle partially covered in oil/grease

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 138,957 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 138,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 136,412 miles

rear door cant be opend from out side

spare tyre condition

Fail 21 Jun 2011 136,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear door cant be opend from out side

spare tyre condition

Pass 17 May 2010 128,011 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 127,995 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2009 114,433 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 98,274 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 80,464 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,109 miles

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

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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Y407 VAJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y407 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 Y407 VAJ registered?

Y407 VAJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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