2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,127 MOT tests in 2024. 85.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.5%
Failed or needed repairs14.5%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,127 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    41 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.6%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  8. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  9. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.3%
  2. Lights & electrics6.4%
  3. Suspension3.9%
  4. Tyres2.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2018 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 85.5% of 2018 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,127 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 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).