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Y579 HHJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,619 mi
Last recorded99,619 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 HHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 99,619 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,058 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 97,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,522 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 92,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

REAR SEATS STOWED AWAY AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT HUBS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,790 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 82,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 80,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,863 miles

corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes

damage to o/s/f wing

wipers in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,670 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 66,580 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

coolant pipes at o/s/r corroded and leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2007 55,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,507 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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Y579 HHJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y579 HHJ, 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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Y579 HHJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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