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Y939 NPU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

235,487 mi
Last recorded235,487 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 NPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 235,487 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 226,942 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 226,655 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusted but not holed

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 220,523 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 220,443 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 214,665 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch rusted but not holed

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusted but not holed

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 214,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch rusted but not holed

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusted but not holed

Pass 12 Nov 2020 207,790 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 204,002 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 204,000 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 191,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 181,638 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside front (1.7.5a)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 181,630 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear excess corrosion 30cm from suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear 30cm from suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside front (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside front (1.7.5a)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 169,129 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 169,124 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 161,292 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 161,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 150,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 150,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 139,409 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear inner sills crorred

rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 139,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear diff oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear inner sills crorred

Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,579 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 129,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

engine oil level on min

Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2011 119,119 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 102,353 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 102,353 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 94,265 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear coolant pipes corroded and slightly leaking

Slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 83,013 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 83,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 72,874 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,368 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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Y939 NPU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 Y939 NPU, 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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Y939 NPU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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