2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin passed 68.6% of its 1,210 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 27.5% of the time, so this is 3.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (17.1%) and lighting & signalling (16.6%) 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, position lamp and catalyst emissions — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 289 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.0% once past 120-150k — 2.3× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 38.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.1% | 207 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.6% | 201 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.2% | 136 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.1% | 134 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.4% | 102 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.8% | 58 |
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 | 289 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 106 |
| 3 | Catalyst emissions | 95 |
| 4 | Chassis condition | 84 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 73 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 71 |
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 | 38.8% | 469 |
| 2 | Suspension | 34.5% | 417 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.7% | 311 |
| 4 | Tyres | 22.6% | 274 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 17.4% | 210 |
| 6 | Other defects | 11.9% | 144 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 36 | 13.9% |
| 30-60k | 230 | 24.3% |
| 60-90k | 486 | 34.4% |
| 90-120k | 318 | 33.7% |
| 120-150k | 122 | 32.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 388 | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 283 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 241 | 31.5% |
| 2024 | 166 | 34.3% |
| 2025 | 132 | 31.8% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Shogun Pinin
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 17.1% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (17.1% 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 (16.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.2% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinins pass their MOT?
68.6% of the 1,210 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin?
Suspension, recorded in 17.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.6%).
Does the 2002 Shogun Pinin get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.9% in the 0-30k band to 32.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,210 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.