2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin — MOT failures & pass rate
500 MOT tests on the 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin are in this dataset, and 70.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (26.8% fail rate), the 2000 Shogun Pinin comes out 3.0pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (16.6%) and lighting & signalling (15.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, catalyst emissions and position lamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 160 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 34.4% versus 25.6%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 40.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 31.2% in 2021 to 27.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.6% | 83 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 79 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.4% | 67 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.8% | 54 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 10.8% | 54 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 5.4% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 160 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 76 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 44 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 41 |
| 5 | Prescribed areas | 39 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 37 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 40.2% | 201 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.6% | 168 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 23.6% | 118 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.6% | 78 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 72 |
| 6 | Tyres | 13.8% | 69 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 117 | 25.6% |
| 60-90k | 202 | 29.7% |
| 90-120k | 133 | 35.3% |
| 120-150k | 32 | 34.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 157 | 31.2% |
| 2022 | 120 | 29.2% |
| 2023 | 94 | 28.7% |
| 2024 | 75 | 30.7% |
| 2025 | 54 | 27.8% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Shogun Pinin
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 16.6% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (16.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (15.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinins pass their MOT?
70.2% of the 500 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin?
Suspension, recorded in 16.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.8%).
Does the 2000 Shogun Pinin get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.6% in the 30-60k band to 34.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 500 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.