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Y521 VHN

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,405 mi
Last recorded128,405 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 VHN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 124,568 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 124,568 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 121,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

abs light on a long time when first driven but did eventually go off and stayed off.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,415 miles

abs light on a long time when first driven but did eventually go off and stayed off.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 117,985 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 114,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 111,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 100,025 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 100,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 81,777 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 81,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,813 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Apr 2006 49,813 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade split

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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Y521 VHN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y521 VHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y521 VHN?

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What year was Y521 VHN registered?

Y521 VHN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y521 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 VHN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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