2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT pass rate and common faults

1,571 MOT tests in 2024. 79.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.7%
Failed or needed repairs20.3%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,571 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    87 marked dangerous
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    42 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  10. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.2%
  2. Suspension7.1%
  3. Lights & electrics6.6%
  4. Tyres4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2016 Mitsubishi Shogun?

In 2024, 79.7% of 2016 Mitsubishi Shogun cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,571 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mitsubishi Shogun?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).