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Y472 MCA

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,224 mi
Last recorded147,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 MCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,224 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (under bonnet) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 147,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (under bonnet) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 135,634 miles

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

both inner sills

Fail 13 Jun 2016 135,634 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

both inner sills

Fail 29 Apr 2015 129,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Most brake pips coated in grease and unable to check fully. Back of rear sills rusty. Off side rear tyre worn off on inner edge close to limit.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 129,913 miles

Most brake pips coated in grease and unable to check fully. Back of rear sills rusty. Off side rear tyre worn off on inner edge close to limit.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 125,461 miles

nsf shocker leaking slightly

some brake pipes corroding, unable to check fully due to coverings and grease

Pass 3 May 2013 120,846 miles

rear nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 120,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

rear nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 114,289 miles

car very wet when tested

most brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Apr 2012 114,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

car very wet when tested

front pads look slightly low

most brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2011 107,772 miles

all tyre depths getting low

brake assist application poor

brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease in areas unable to check fully

front tyres scrubbing off on edges

rear disc pads wearing low

Fail 21 Apr 2011 107,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyre depths getting low

brake assist application poor

brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease in areas unable to check fully

front tyres scrubbing off on edges

rear disc pads wearing low

Fail 16 Apr 2010 101,424 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres on 4.5mm and slightly wearing edges

exhaust system slightly rusty

front pads look to be getting low

n/s/r light on dash not working

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

some brake pipes slightly corroded and others coverd in underseal or grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2010 101,424 miles

front pads look to be getting low

n/s/r light on dash not working

all tyres on 4.5mm and slightly wearing edges

exhaust system slightly rusty

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

some brake pipes slightly corroded and others coverd in underseal or grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,140 miles

all brake pipes rusty or covered in grease unable to fully check

all brakes slightly juddering

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rusty

osf tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2009 92,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 92,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,357 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 74,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 62,685 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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Y472 MCA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y472 MCA, 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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Y472 MCA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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