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Y488 MRF

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,238 mi
Last recorded86,238 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 MRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 86,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and sat nav ()

Pass 22 Jul 2023 84,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Aug 2021 81,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 77,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 74,383 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 28 Jul 2018 74,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,824 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,824 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,123 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,176 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 39,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 39,753 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 34,222 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 34,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 27 May 2006 30,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 30,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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Y488 MRF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 92,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y488 MRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y488 MRF registered?

Y488 MRF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y488 MRF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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