2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

383 MOT tests in 2024. 55.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time55.9%
Failed or needed repairs44.1%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 383 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.8%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  6. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.7%
  7. Washers: not working3.7%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.7%
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis27.4%
  2. Suspension27.2%
  3. Brakes25.6%
  4. Lights & electrics22.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.4%
  7. Steering6.8%
  8. Tyres2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.6%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play19.8%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

In 2024, 55.9% of 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 383 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

The most common failure reasons were anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).