1998 · 26 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1998 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

362 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 362 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.0%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.0%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.9%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.4%
  2. Brakes14.4%
  3. Body & chassis12.7%
  4. Suspension12.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.6%
  8. Tyres2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine30.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.8%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 72.4% of 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 362 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).