Mitsubishi Shogun

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 32 model years from 54,745 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

54,745

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi Shogun

The Mitsubishi Shogun was MOT tested 54,745 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 32 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 2,485 tests. The 1994 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 22 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 157,321 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 33,104 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2442cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,131

Per month£178/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average-1% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread22 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mitsubishi Shogun by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	92%	2,485	33,104 mi
2020	91%	1,335	38,989 mi
2019	90%	1,494	49,790 mi
2018	91%	2,145	68,319 mi
2017	88%	2,163	61,220 mi
2016	86%	3,021	67,974 mi
2015	86%	3,665	73,543 mi
2014	83%	3,098	85,646 mi
2013	82%	1,755	95,477 mi
2012	78%	1,389	102,910 mi
2011	80%	2,115	113,371 mi
2010	75%	2,178	119,428 mi
2009	75%	1,398	123,757 mi
2008	75%	2,117	121,685 mi
2007	75%	3,877	128,337 mi
2006	72%	3,415	132,975 mi
2005	73%	4,002	134,378 mi
2004	73%	4,159	139,286 mi
2003	73%	2,397	135,166 mi
2002	75%	1,224	130,659 mi
2001	74%	526	132,508 mi
2000	76%	462	134,000 mi
1999	77%	892	137,340 mi
1998	81%	1,200	131,076 mi
1997	77%	703	128,946 mi
1996	76%	586	133,576 mi
1995	79%	409	148,949 mi
1994	70%	213	136,701 mi
1993	82%	114	133,566 mi
1992	65%	63	120,304 mi
1991	79%	77	117,765 mi
1990	79%	68	157,321 mi

Questions about the Mitsubishi Shogun

Is the Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?

Across its 32 model years in our data (1990 to 2021), the Mitsubishi Shogun averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 54,745 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Mitsubishi Shogun has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Mitsubishi Shogun has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 1994 model has the lowest at 70%, a 22 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.