1998 Mitsubishi Shogun · 1,680 MOT tests
1998 Mitsubishi Shogun reliability
1998 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 24 Shogun years (1,680 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- 30.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- 129,732
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,680
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1998 against the years either side
- 1997 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does better)
- 1999 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 12.7% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Body, chassis and structure12.7%
- Suspension10.2%
- Brakes9.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.9%
- Seat belts and airbags4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.93%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.57%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 2.86%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.74%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 2.68%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.62%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.92%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.02%) · Wheel bearing slight play (10%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.86%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (7.74%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.56%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?
1998 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 24 Shogun years (1,680 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT?
Most often exhaust has major gas leak (3.93% of tests), position lamp not working (3.57% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (2.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun have done?
At its MOT aged about 25, a typical 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun shows 129,732 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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