2018 Mitsubishi Shogun · 4,258 MOT tests
2018 Mitsubishi Shogun reliability
2018 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 24 Shogun years (4,258 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- 13.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 41,250
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,258
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 5.6% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Mitsubishi Shogun
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5.6%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Suspension2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Tyres2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.79%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.63%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.56%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.54%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Main beam headlamp not working 0.47%
A failed main beam reduces night-time visibility on unlit roads, so the headlamp should be repaired promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (9.04%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (2.63%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.54%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.51%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi Shogun year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?
2018 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 24 Shogun years (4,258 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.79% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.27% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (0.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mitsubishi Shogun have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Mitsubishi Shogun shows 41,250 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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