Diesel Mitsubishi Shogun: MOT pass rate

74.2% of diesel Mitsubishi Shoguns pass the MOT first time, measured across 25,226 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 103,510.

Diesel against the other Mitsubishi Shogun versions

Why the fuel type changes the number

Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.

On the Mitsubishi Shogun specifically, diesel is the strongest at 74.2%, and this diesel version sits 0.1 points above the 74.1% model average.

What it means if you are buying one

There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Buying a damaged one? run it through the analyzer, check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.

Mileage is part of the answer

The average diesel Mitsubishi Shogun had covered 103,510 miles at test, against 115,850 for the petrol. That is above average and into the range where cambelts and water pumps are due if they have not already been done, so ask for the service history rather than take the mileage on trust.

Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Mitsubishi Shogun page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.

Most common MOT failures on a diesel Mitsubishi Shogun

1. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 5.9% of tests (6.26x the national rate for this defect)
2. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 2.2% of tests (5.38x the national rate for this defect)
3. Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 3.2% of tests (4.23x the national rate for this defect)
4. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 2.9% of tests (2.67x the national rate for this defect)
5. Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, 2.4% of tests (2.34x the national rate for this defect)
6. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 2.3% of tests (2.23x the national rate for this defect)
7. A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, 2.6% of tests (1.98x the national rate for this defect)
8. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 3.8% of tests (1.76x the national rate for this defect)
9. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 8.8% of tests (1.75x the national rate for this defect)
10. Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 1.9% of tests (1.37x the national rate for this defect)

From 25,482 DVSA-tracked diesel Mitsubishi Shogun tests, 2024, split out from the Mitsubishi Shogun's other fuel types. DVSA testers marked 4.02% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 5.11% nationally. See which fuel type fails on the most dangerous defects nationally for how that compares across the whole fleet.

Most common MOT advisories on a diesel Mitsubishi Shogun

Flagged but doesn't fail the car, a different list from the failures above.

1. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 9.4% of tests (7.54x the national rate for this defect), also fails
2. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 6.5% of tests (4.27x the national rate for this defect), also fails
3. A wheel bearing with excessive play, 2.8% of tests (4.26x the national rate for this defect)
4. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 15.1% of tests (2.43x the national rate for this defect), also fails
5. Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, 3.7% of tests (1.86x the national rate for this defect), also fails
6. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 23.3% of tests (1.75x the national rate for this defect), also fails
7. A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, 9.1% of tests (1.75x the national rate for this defect)
8. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 4% of tests (1.42x the national rate for this defect), also fails
9. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 12.6% of tests (1.35x the national rate for this defect), also fails
10. Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, 6.4% of tests (1.16x the national rate for this defect)

From 25,482 DVSA-tracked diesel Mitsubishi Shogun tests, 2024.

Other Mitsubishi Shogun fuel types

• Petrol Mitsubishi Shogun - 71.9%

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