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Y678 RFH

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Red Diesel 2447cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

132,094 mi
Last recorded132,094 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 RFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,447cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 132,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath of vehicle surface rust

Fail 30 Sep 2025 132,093 miles

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced frame that holds transmission up rust (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure due to rust needs welding (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 130,931 miles

offside and nearside lower ball joints slight play

offside gearbox mount corroded chassis good

rear chassis across rear rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2024 130,931 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside lower ball joints slight play

offside gearbox mount corroded chassis good

rear chassis across rear rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2023 129,881 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 129,873 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 128,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 128,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,851 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective excessively corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front body mount excessively corroded

Offside Front tyre evidence of fouling

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to chassis

general corrosion to under side

Fail 20 Sep 2021 126,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective excessively corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount excessively corroded

Offside Front tyre evidence of fouling

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to chassis

general corrosion to under side

Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,144 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 125,134 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged load valve bracket corroded and now insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 123,215 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both inner sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 24 May 2018 119,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower balljoint dust boots damp with grease

front upper balljoint dust boots damp with grease

rear seats in stowed position - seatbelts operation not checked

various underbody corrosion

Fail 24 May 2018 119,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower balljoint dust boots damp with grease

front upper balljoint dust boots damp with grease

rear seats in stowed position - seatbelts operation not checked

various underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2017 116,237 miles

all bushes on front anti roll bar are worn

evidence of offside front tyre has been fouling steering idler,ok at time of test

offside headlamp lense poor

oil seepage

various body/bumper damage

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Fail 8 May 2017 116,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

all bushes on front anti roll bar are worn

brake fluid level almost at minimum mark

evidence of offside front tyre has been fouling steering idler,ok at time of test

offside headlamp lense poor

offside rear brake disc poor

offside rear brake pads will require replacement in approx. 2000 miles

oil seepage

various body/bumper damage

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 May 2016 112,814 miles

front tyres perished and worn on edges

imbalance between front brakes close to limit - advise investigation

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside front suspension lower ball joint is worn

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

nearside steering idler ball joint worn

offside headlamp lense poor

offside rear brake disc corroded

oil filter corroded

oil seepage

various body/bumper damage

various underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 May 2016 112,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

front tyres perished and worn on edges

imbalance between front brakes close to limit - advise investigation

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside front suspension lower ball joint is worn

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

nearside steering idler ball joint worn

offside headlamp lense poor

offside rear brake disc corroded

oil filter corroded

oil seepage

various body/bumper damage

various underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 May 2015 109,980 miles

engine knocks on starting

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

o/s/f beam image poor

o/s/f headlamp lens clouded

rear brake discs poor

screen damage in zone a [just under 10mm]

slight bind n/s/r brake

steering lock stiff

underside of vehicle corroded

wipers poor

Fail 8 May 2015 109,980 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

engine knocks on starting

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

o/s/f beam image poor

o/s/f headlamp lens clouded

rear brake discs poor

screen damage in zone a [just under 10mm]

slight bind n/s/r brake

steering lock stiff

underside of vehicle corroded

wipers poor

Pass 8 May 2014 106,826 miles

exhaust front pipe leaking

front tyres perished

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge - advise replacement

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

nearside running board damaged

offside headlamp poor

oil seepage

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on outer edges and are perished - advise replacement

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

various steering/suspension dust boots poor

various underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Fail 8 May 2014 106,826 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe leaking

front tyres perished

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge - advise replacement

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

nearside running board damaged

offside headlamp poor

oil seepage

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on outer edges and are perished - advise replacement

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

various steering/suspension dust boots poor

various underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 May 2013 103,680 miles

minor exhaust leak [pin hole/crack] front pipe lower flange area

n/s/f running board damaged

o/s/f headlamp lens clouded/discoloured

o/s/r tyre low on tread centre

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

windscreen damage in zone A [close to limit]

Pass 12 May 2012 99,697 miles

dashboard warning light on

front brake pads will require checking in approx 3000 miles

front tyres perished

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside front wiper split

nearside running board damaged

offside headlamp lense in poor condition

rear tyres perished and worn below 1.6mm on edges

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damage in zone a close to limit

Fail 12 May 2012 99,697 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

dashboard warning light on

front brake pads will require checking in approx 3000 miles

front tyres perished

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside front wiper split

nearside running board damaged

offside headlamp lense in poor condition

rear tyres perished and worn below 1.6mm on edges

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damage in zone a close to limit

Pass 13 May 2011 44,597 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

parking brake lamp illuminated on dash

various windscreen damage

Fail 13 May 2011 44,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

parking brake lamp illuminated on dash

various windscreen damage

Pass 14 May 2010 90,340 miles

cambelt last changed?

front tyres worn on edges

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

nearside rear tyre perished

various body damage

warning light on dash illuminated

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 May 2010 90,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

cambelt last changed?

front tyres worn on edges

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

nearside rear tyre perished

various body damage

warning light on dash illuminated

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 83,838 miles

binding at nearside front wheel

cambelt last changed?

damage to offside sill panel

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp aim on limit

offside front wiper in poor condition

slight wear in various steering/suspension joints

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2009 83,547 miles

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

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

damage to offside sill panel

imbalance between front brakes

binding at nearside front wheel

cambelt last changed?

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp aim on limit

offside front wiper in poor condition

slight wear in various steering/suspension joints

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,643 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside sill panel damaged

slight fluffing to nearside rear seatbelt

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2008 76,641 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside sill panel damaged

rear wiper split

slight fluffing to nearside rear seatbelt

spare tyre under inflated

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,905 miles

as per original test date Mar 08th 2007. 11:52.

Fail 8 Mar 2007 64,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front and rear exhaust pipes holed/blowing

nail in near side rear tyre

near side gear box mounting split

rear wiper blade split

screen chipped

slight rear brake imbalance

off side front brake siezes on on road test

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,303 miles

play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in both front lower ball joints.

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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Y678 RFH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Red with a 2,447cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y678 RFH, 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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Y678 RFH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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