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Y537 VCR

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,124 mi
Last recorded109,124 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 VCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 109,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 107,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 105,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 99,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,351 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,259 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 94,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,661 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,916 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,929 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 53,540 miles

rear pads getting low

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

handbrake lever high

o/s/f swievel joint slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,540 miles

rear pads getting low

o/s/f swievel joint slight play

handbrake lever high

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,418 miles

Battery insecure

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

N/S wiper torn

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

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

Rear wiper has no blade

Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S wiper torn

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper has no blade

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,739 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,000 miles

all four brake discs are rusty

all four brake pads are low

Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,956 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 24,956 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y537 VCR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y537 VCR, 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

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What year was Y537 VCR registered?

Y537 VCR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y537 VCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y537 VCR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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