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Y859 NLK

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,585 mi
Last recorded111,585 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 NLK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,585 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested.

Surface corrosion under front & rear exhaust

corrosion under o/s & n/s side steps

Fail 12 Aug 2025 111,584 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested.

Surface corrosion under front & rear exhaust

corrosion under o/s & n/s side steps

Pass 19 Aug 2024 110,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 110,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 110,032 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 107,205 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 107,197 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,703 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap seal perished

o/s/r inner seal corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2020 103,428 miles

Nearside Front brake bind

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,508 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 95,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,035 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 93,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,122 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 88,122 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,410 miles

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

all rear suspension rubber bushes showing signs of wear

general rusting to front and rear suspension components

general under body rust

offside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2015 86,410 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorating

general under body rust

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

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

all rear suspension rubber bushes showing signs of wear

general rusting to front and rear suspension components

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,889 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Tinted windows fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,493 miles

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

Tinted windows fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,625 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 68,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 62,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,072 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine pan fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,873 miles

both n/s tyres worn low on edges

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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Y859 NLK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y859 NLK, 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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Y859 NLK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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