Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
From 7,890 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 840 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 840 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 368 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 364 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 362 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 301 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 282 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 280 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 266 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 257 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 255 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.8% of Shogun Sport failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 41.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £168.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 73.4% while Diesel versions pass at 67.4%, a 6 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 67.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2006 | 67.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2005 | 66.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 2004 | 69.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
3 earlier years
| 2003 | 68.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2002 | 65.7% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective |
| 2001 | 69.4% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
Typical mileage
Half of all Shogun Sports tested had between 101,856 and 140,919 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 128,181 median miles, the Shogun Sport has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport has a 68% MOT pass rate based on 7,890 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 840 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is 128,181 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 101,856 and 140,919 miles.
Buying a used Shogun Sport?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68% pass rate and an average repair bill of £168 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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