2008 Mitsubishi Shogun · 3,764 MOT tests
2008 Mitsubishi Shogun reliability
2008 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 40.4% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 Shogun years (3,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- 40.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 117,579
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,764
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.5% of tests fail here (182% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17%
- Lights and electrics16.6%
- Brakes12.8%
- Steering10.5%
- Body, chassis and structure9.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.07%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.25%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.8%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.72%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 3.67%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.27%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.2%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.01%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.58%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.6%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?
2008 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 40.4% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 Shogun years (3,764 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (5.07% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.25% of tests), position lamp not working (3.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun shows 117,579 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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