1997 · 27 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

226 MOT tests in 2024. 69.5% passed first time, compared with 65.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time69.5%
Failed or needed repairs30.5%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 226 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.2%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.4%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.5%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis27.0%
  2. Brakes16.4%
  3. Lights & electrics15.9%
  4. Suspension11.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  8. Tyres3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine31.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.9%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 69.5% of 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 226 tests. The average for all 27-year-old cars was 65.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).