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Mitsubishi Shogun

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,835 cc

P261 VGPMOT history

P261 VGP is a green diesel Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 3 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
138,425 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P261 VGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Shogun
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,835 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P261 VGP was last recorded at 138,425 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 1,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,899 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,526 miles
Average per year
4,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,425 miles
  • 2021 – 136,899 miles
  • 2018 – 135,246 miles
  • 2017 – 131,252 miles
  • 2016 – 128,890 miles
  • 2015 – 122,144 miles
  • 2014 – 116,190 miles
  • 2012 – 109,971 miles
  • 2011 – 98,403 miles
  • 2010 – 94,296 miles
  • 2009 – 92,860 miles
  • 2008 – 76,851 miles
  • 2007 – 65,851 miles
  • 2006 – 59,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,425 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody is very heavily covered in black thick body sealer

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,425 miles (+1,526)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,425 miles
    Test number
    207211417483
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody is very heavily covered in black thick body sealer

  2. Pass136,899 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,899 miles
    Test number
    702077151297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavley covered in underseal and wax oil

  3. Pass135,246 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,246 miles
    Test number
    268452947962
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,239 miles (+3,987)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,239 miles
    Test number
    108483568555
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak plus bush (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x 2 d buhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect plus bush (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,252 miles (+2,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,252 miles
    Test number
    106241610313
    • AdvisoryExhaust leaking

  6. Pass128,890 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,890 miles
    Test number
    968412133513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,884 miles (+6,740)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,884 miles
    Test number
    785058447662
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass122,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,144 miles
    Test number
    378705785196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,144 miles (+5,954)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,144 miles
    Test number
    158762385193
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass116,190 miles (+6,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    116,190 miles
    Test number
    895941884121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass109,971 miles (+11,568)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,971 miles
    Test number
    967216322291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass98,403 miles (+4,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,403 miles
    Test number
    109528311275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass94,296 miles (+1,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,296 miles
    Test number
    953046810273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass92,860 miles (+16,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    662675319236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,851 miles (+11,000)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,851 miles
    Test number
    501204318271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,851 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,851 miles
    Test number
    942065017262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,808 miles (+6,081)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    662742717282
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass59,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,727 miles
    Test number
    700293316207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,727 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,727 miles
    Test number
    701433316204
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about P261 VGP

Does P261 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P261 VGP expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P261 VGP?
The MOT on P261 VGP expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P261 VGP done?
P261 VGP was recorded at 138,425 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 4,883 miles a year.
Has P261 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P261 VGP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on P261 VGP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P261 VGP find?
P261 VGP passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily covered; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear, and 3 more.

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