Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable? We analysed 312,897 real MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles to find out.
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The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mitsubishi Shogun Sport.
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mitsubishi Shogun Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 56 | 85.7% | 30,064 | 42,200 | 55,160 |
| 2009 | 50 | 88.0% | 78,030 | 121,629 | 153,267 |
| 2008 | 154 | 71.4% | 69,976 | 90,560 | 111,652 |
| 2007 | 19,474 | 73.0% | 48,233 | 73,442 | 100,164 |
| 2006 | 50,293 | 72.5% | 51,381 | 77,461 | 105,170 |
| 2005 | 68,876 | 72.1% | 53,621 | 80,668 | 108,710 |
| 2004 | 74,040 | 71.9% | 54,746 | 81,785 | 110,216 |
| 2003 | 33,605 | 72.7% | 55,920 | 82,437 | 110,516 |
| 2002 | 32,449 | 72.2% | 61,421 | 87,807 | 115,630 |
| 2001 | 22,952 | 70.3% | 67,464 | 92,344 | 119,617 |
| 2000 | 9,639 | 70.3% | 72,573 | 95,442 | 121,397 |
| 1999 | 322 | 64.3% | 83,652 | 107,962 | 142,975 |
| 1998 | 91 | 67.0% | 88,660 | 111,550 | 165,843 |
| 1996 | 77 | 74.0% | 108,070 | 120,148 | 129,159 |
| 1995 | 76 | 69.7% | 121,226 | 151,570 | 204,628 |
| 1994 | 58 | 74.1% | 81,940 | 108,736 | 138,343 |
| 1993 | 93 | 74.2% | 128,257 | 151,772 | 173,840 |
| 1992 | 64 | 84.4% | 118,795 | 140,015 | 169,903 |
| 1991 | 78 | 69.2% | 114,603 | 132,060 | 155,420 |
How Long Does a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Last?
Based on 18,006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport vehicles on UK roads.
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
64.3% MOT pass rate from 322 tests
The best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.0% across 50 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Shogun Sport THIS CAR | 72.1% | 312,897 | 82,437 mi | 26 yrs |
| Mitsubishi L200 | 74.1% | 1,362,678 | 80,302 mi | 29 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 71.9% | 1,312,716 | 107,142 mi | 37 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 72.5% | 950,325 | 59,666 mi | 30 yrs |
| Peugeot 806 | 66.1% | 102,520 | 112,914 mi | 31 yrs |
Compared to the Mitsubishi L200 (74.1% pass rate) and the Mitsubishi Shogun (71.9% pass rate), the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.1% across 312,897 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport are anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (13,017 recorded failures), anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (12,518), and brake pipe excessively corroded (11,821). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mitsubishi Shogun Sport owner drives around 6,293 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.