1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

284 MOT tests in 2024. 65.8% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time65.8%
Failed or needed repairs34.2%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 284 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.5%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.5%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.5%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.9%
  2. Brakes20.4%
  3. Body & chassis16.9%
  4. Suspension14.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  8. Tyres3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded32.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine31.7%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play14.1%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.9%

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: seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. 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 1999 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 65.8% of 1999 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 284 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).