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Y96 VAJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 VAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,064 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 99,008 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,230 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 78,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 70,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,975 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 60,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leaks from engine and front axle areas

Pass 9 Aug 2005 57,707 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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Y96 VAJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y96 VAJ, 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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Y96 VAJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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