2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

439 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 439 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.2%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.3%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.1%
  2. Suspension24.4%
  3. Brakes23.7%
  4. Body & chassis11.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  6. Steering7.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.3%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 439 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).