2001 Mitsubishi Shogun · 1,813 MOT tests
2001 Mitsubishi Shogun reliability
2001 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 39% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 Shogun years (1,813 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- 39%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 127,616
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,813
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- 2002 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.1% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.9%
- Suspension16.7%
- Brakes13.7%
- Body, chassis and structure10.8%
- Steering8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.84%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.3%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Position lamp not working 3.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.31%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.2%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.2%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.99%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.73%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (6.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.45%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?
2001 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 39% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 Shogun years (1,813 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.84% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (4.3% of tests), position lamp not working (3.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun shows 127,616 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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