Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 8,558 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
8,558
Highest Pass Rate
2004 (73%)
Years Covered
9
About the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport was MOT tested 8,558 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (2000 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 model has the highest pass rate at 73% from 1,954 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 70%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 129,377 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 49,624 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Shogun Sport is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Mitsubishi Shogun Sport by Year
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Questions about the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
Is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable?
Across its 9 model years in our data (2000 to 2018), the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 8,558 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2004 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 73%.
Which year Mitsubishi Shogun Sport has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport has the highest MOT pass rate at 73%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 70%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Mitsubishi Shogun Sports more reliable?
The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
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