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Y899 DFV

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,420 mi
Last recorded140,420 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 DFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 140,420 miles

Rear chassis corroded Underside cortoded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 138,420 miles

Rear chassis corroded Rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 135,867 miles

Rear chassis and underside corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 133,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel slight bind

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,237 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 131,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,163 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 129,156 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Sep 2020 129,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All metal brake pipes to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Exhaust downpipe leaking not secure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front discs worn still functional

Both front headlights faded

Both rear bump stops adrift

Front no plate adrift

Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 125,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,034 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 116,028 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,967 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 111,727 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 111,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 111,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 109,199 miles

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Oil leak on differential

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,774 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 103,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 72,988 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,209 miles

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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Y899 DFV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y899 DFV, 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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Y899 DFV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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