At a Glance
The Mitsubishi Shogun has 27 identified common problems across 4 generations, with the Mk2 (1991-1999) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 1.1M MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Mitsubishi Shogun common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Mitsubishi Shogun generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Mitsubishi Shogun MOT Failures
Every reason Mitsubishi Shogun vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 9.47% |
| 2 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 7.52% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 7.46% |
| 4 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.13% |
| 5 | Exhaust system fault | 5.86% |
| 6 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.64% |
| 7 | Stop lamp not working | 4.47% |
| 8 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 4.08% |
| 9 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.81% |
| 10 | Suspension mounting corroded | 3.37% |
| 11 | Front lamp not working | 2.67% |
| 12 | Body corrosion or damage | 2.53% |
| 13 | Track rod end worn | 2.15% |
| 14 | Windscreen washer not working | 1.99% |
| 15 | Chassis condition | 1.91% |
| 16 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.89% |
| 17 | Tyre condition | 1.62% |
| 18 | Rear lamp not working | 1.57% |
| 19 | Front suspension fault | 1.48% |
| 20 | Driveshaft fault | 1.45% |
| 21 | Fog lamp not working | 1.43% |
| 22 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.42% |
| 23 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.41% |
| 24 | Position lamp not working | 1.16% |
| 25 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.09% |
| 26 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.08% |
| 27 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.00% |
| 28 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.98% |
| 29 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.74% |
| 30 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.74% |
| 31 | Headlamp fault | 0.73% |
| 32 | ABS fault | 0.72% |
| 33 | Seat belt condition | 0.68% |
| 34 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.67% |
| 35 | Indicator fault | 0.66% |
| 36 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.61% |
| 37 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.51% |
| 38 | Parking brake condition | 0.49% |
| 39 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.45% |
| 40 | Horn not working | 0.43% |
| 41 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.38% |
| 42 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.37% |
| 43 | Brake pedal fault | 0.33% |
| 44 | Drag link end worn | 0.29% |
| 45 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.28% |
| 46 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.27% |
| 47 | Airbag warning light on | 0.24% |
| 48 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.23% |
| 49 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.22% |
| 50 | Brake fluid leak | 0.22% |
| 51 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.21% |
| 52 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.20% |
| 53 | Brake caliper fault | 0.18% |
| 54 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.18% |
| 55 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.17% |
| 56 | Steering arm worn | 0.17% |
| 57 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.15% |
| 58 | Steering rack fault | 0.14% |
| 59 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.13% |
| 60 | Electrical switch fault | 0.12% |
| 61 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.12% |
| 62 | Steering free play excessive | 0.11% |
| 63 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.11% |
| 64 | Body security fault | 0.09% |
| 65 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.09% |
| 66 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.09% |
| 67 | Brake lever fault | 0.08% |
| 68 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 69 | Steering lock fault | 0.08% |
| 70 | Steering column fault | 0.08% |
| 71 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.07% |
| 72 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.07% |
| 73 | Engine oil leak | 0.07% |
| 74 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.07% |
| 75 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.06% |
| 76 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.06% |
| 77 | Towbar fault | 0.06% |
| 78 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 79 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.05% |
| 80 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.05% |
| 81 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.05% |
| 82 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.05% |
| 83 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.04% |
| 84 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 85 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.04% |
| 86 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.04% |
| 87 | Rear suspension fault | 0.04% |
| 88 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 89 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 91 | Steering operation fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Steering box fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 95 | CV joint worn | 0.02% |
| 96 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.02% |
| 97 | Power steering pump fault | 0.02% |
| 98 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 99 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 101 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.01% |
| 103 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 104 | Passenger seat fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 106 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 107 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 108 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 109 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.01% |
| 110 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 112 | Headlamp levelling device fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 114 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 117 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 124 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 125 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 126 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 128 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 129 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 131 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 135 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 137 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 138 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 142 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 148 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 151 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 152 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 153 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 155 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 156 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 157 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 158 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 160 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 161 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 162 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 163 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 166 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 167 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 169 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 172 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 173 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 174 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 176 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 177 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 178 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 180 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 181 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 183 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 184 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 186 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 187 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 188 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 189 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 190 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 191 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 192 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 194 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 195 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 196 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 197 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 198 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
Showing all 198 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Mitsubishi Shogun MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Mitsubishi Shogun, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Mitsubishi Shogun problems?
Based on analysis of 1.1M Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 27 identified common problems across 4 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Shock absorber worn or leaking". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Mitsubishi Shogun generation has the most problems?
The Mitsubishi Shogun Mk2 (1991-1999) (1991–1999) has the highest number of identified common problems (20). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Mitsubishi Shogun?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Mitsubishi Shogun owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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