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YV51 YFY

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,576 mi
Last recorded133,576 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport92,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 YFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 133,576 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general all round corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2018 133,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general all round corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

Nearside front wing damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Offside front wing corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 21 Jul 2017 123,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

Nearside front wing damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Offside front wing corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front wing corroded but not holed

Offside rear hub oil seal misting

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not holed

Fail 21 Jun 2016 112,324 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens hazy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front wing corroded but not holed

Offside rear hub oil seal misting

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not holed

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,383 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 103,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 93,026 miles

Corrosion to various brake pipes

Slight play in Nearside steering pivot arm bush

Fail 28 May 2014 93,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

All steering and suspension gaitors weaping grease but no excessive damage found

Corrosion to various brake pipes

Headlamps deteriating giving faint beam image

Oil leak

Slight play in Nearside steering pivot arm bush

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,786 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,518 miles

Extensive underbody surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Small cacks tobase of tread on N/S/F,O/S/F,& N/S/R tyres.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 86,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 81,162 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,307 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,966 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 62,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 53,489 miles

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

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

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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YV51 YFY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YV51 YFY, 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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YV51 YFY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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