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Y512 KCS

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,227 mi
Last recorded143,227 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 KCS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 143,227 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and effecting beam image

Both tail lamps pulsing

Centre to rear exhaust joint loose

Nearside rear tyre worn on limit

Offside front jacking point corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 12 Nov 2015 143,227 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and effecting beam image

Both tail lamps pulsing

Centre to rear exhaust joint loose

Nearside rear tyre worn on limit

Offside front jacking point corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,643 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

Fail 1 Oct 2014 135,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

evidence of underbody corrosion in places

Pass 14 Nov 2013 133,891 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 132,215 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 132,215 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 130,802 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 130,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 118,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 115,758 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the chords (advise)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 115,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the chords (advise)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 107,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2008 107,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,556 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres tread possibly starting to go faulty

nearside rear brake shows signs of possible overheating

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2007 96,556 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres tread possibly starting to go faulty

nearside rear brake shows signs of possible overheating

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,024 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 82,024 miles

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

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

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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Y512 KCS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y512 KCS, 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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Y512 KCS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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