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Y698 YGJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

251,107 mi
Last recorded251,107 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 YGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 251,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 240,321 miles

both front track rod ends worn

offside front anti roll bar link worn

Fail 30 Jul 2018 240,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

both front track rod ends worn

front brake pads worn

offside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 1 Aug 2017 228,933 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside rear anti roll bar link worn

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit

oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 218,311 miles

front brake pads starting to wear thin

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 218,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear thin

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 205,839 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 193,807 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 193,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 180,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 170,652 miles

exhaust corroded but not holed

Fail 30 Aug 2012 170,652 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Jul 2011 157,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 148,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 135,987 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 135,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 120,485 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 120,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 106,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,408 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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Y698 YGJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y698 YGJ, 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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Y698 YGJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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