At a Glance
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport has 47 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the Mk1 (1998-2008) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 255K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 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 Sport generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT Failures
Every reason Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 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 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 10.77% |
| 2 | Stop lamp not working | 8.91% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 8.58% |
| 4 | Exhaust system fault | 7.73% |
| 5 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.43% |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 4.31% |
| 7 | Front lamp not working | 3.55% |
| 8 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 3.44% |
| 9 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.37% |
| 10 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.12% |
| 11 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 2.81% |
| 12 | Position lamp not working | 2.44% |
| 13 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 2.43% |
| 14 | Tyre condition | 2.36% |
| 15 | Driveshaft fault | 2.23% |
| 16 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.80% |
| 17 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.43% |
| 18 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.31% |
| 19 | Suspension mounting corroded | 1.29% |
| 20 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.23% |
| 21 | Chassis condition | 1.18% |
| 22 | Track rod end worn | 1.12% |
| 23 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.00% |
| 24 | Windscreen washer not working | 0.96% |
| 25 | Parking brake condition | 0.92% |
| 26 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.89% |
| 27 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.82% |
| 28 | Seat belt condition | 0.82% |
| 29 | Rear lamp not working | 0.80% |
| 30 | ABS fault | 0.80% |
| 31 | Fog lamp not working | 0.78% |
| 32 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.73% |
| 33 | Front suspension fault | 0.63% |
| 34 | Indicator fault | 0.49% |
| 35 | Engine oil leak | 0.45% |
| 36 | Headlamp fault | 0.43% |
| 37 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.40% |
| 38 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.35% |
| 39 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.30% |
| 40 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.25% |
| 41 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.25% |
| 42 | Airbag warning light on | 0.25% |
| 43 | Horn not working | 0.20% |
| 44 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.19% |
| 45 | Brake lever fault | 0.18% |
| 46 | Drag link end worn | 0.18% |
| 47 | Steering arm worn | 0.17% |
| 48 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.17% |
| 49 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.17% |
| 50 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.14% |
| 51 | Electrical switch fault | 0.13% |
| 52 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.13% |
| 53 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.13% |
| 54 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.11% |
| 55 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.11% |
| 56 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.11% |
| 57 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.10% |
| 58 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.09% |
| 59 | Brake caliper fault | 0.09% |
| 60 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.08% |
| 61 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.08% |
| 62 | Steering free play excessive | 0.08% |
| 63 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 64 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.07% |
| 65 | Body security fault | 0.07% |
| 66 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.07% |
| 67 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.07% |
| 68 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.07% |
| 69 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.07% |
| 70 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.07% |
| 71 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.06% |
| 72 | Steering box fault | 0.06% |
| 73 | Steering lock fault | 0.06% |
| 74 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.06% |
| 75 | Steering operation fault | 0.06% |
| 76 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.06% |
| 77 | Brake pedal fault | 0.05% |
| 78 | Exhaust leak | 0.05% |
| 79 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.05% |
| 80 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.05% |
| 81 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.05% |
| 82 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.04% |
| 83 | Brake fluid leak | 0.04% |
| 84 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.04% |
| 85 | Towbar fault | 0.04% |
| 86 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.04% |
| 87 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 88 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.04% |
| 89 | Steering rack fault | 0.04% |
| 90 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.04% |
| 91 | Power steering pump fault | 0.04% |
| 92 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.03% |
| 93 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.03% |
| 94 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.03% |
| 95 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | Transmission oil leak | 0.02% |
| 98 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 99 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 101 | Power steering ram fault | 0.02% |
| 102 | Spare wheel fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.01% |
| 106 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.01% |
| 107 | Steering drive system fault | 0.01% |
| 108 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 109 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 110 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 111 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.01% |
| 112 | Brake master cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 113 | Propshaft fault | 0.01% |
| 114 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 115 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 116 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.01% |
| 117 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.01% |
| 118 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Rear suspension fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 121 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 125 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 126 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 132 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 133 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 135 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 136 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 138 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 139 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 140 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 143 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 147 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 150 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 151 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 155 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 156 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 159 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 161 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 166 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 168 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 169 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 170 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 172 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 173 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 175 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, 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 Sport problems?
Based on analysis of 255K Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 47 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Suspension pins, bushes or ball joints worn". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Mitsubishi Shogun Sport generation has the most problems?
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Mk1 (1998-2008) (1996–2008) has the highest number of identified common problems (68). 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 Sport?
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