2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

938 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 938 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.4%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    41 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.2%
  2. Lights & electrics21.7%
  3. Brakes19.7%
  4. Steering13.1%
  5. Body & chassis11.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  8. Tyres4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 938 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).