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Y729 GJN

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

168,555 mi
Last recorded168,555 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 GJN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 168,555 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 165,131 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 144,255 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Inner and offside inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 131,852 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 123,865 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 123,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,247 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 108,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,698 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 75,649 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,087 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 46,087 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 36,172 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,441 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,656 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,556 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,772 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 13,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,760 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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Y729 GJN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y729 GJN, 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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What year was Y729 GJN registered?

Y729 GJN is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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