1993 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 329 MOT tests, the 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun recorded an 80.5% pass rate. Against large SUVs of a similar age (23.6% fail rate), the 1993 Shogun comes out 4.2pp better. Failures cluster in body, structure & corrosion, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — body, structure & corrosion (11.6%) and lighting & signalling (10.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are integral vehicle structure condition, component mounting prescribed areas and rigid brake pipes — integral vehicle structure condition alone was recorded 28 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 90-120k one: 17.5% versus 22.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 37.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.8% in 2021 to 17.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.6% | 38 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 34 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 29 |
| 4 | Brakes | 8.8% | 29 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.1% | 20 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.6% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 28 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 19 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 18 |
| 4 | Prescribed areas | 17 |
| 5 | Joints | 15 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
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 | 37.7% | 124 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 35.9% | 118 |
| 3 | Suspension | 35.9% | 118 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 25.5% | 84 |
| 5 | Tyres | 14.6% | 48 |
| 6 | Steering | 14.3% | 47 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 80 | 22.5% |
| 120-150k | 75 | 20.0% |
| 150k+ | 137 | 17.5% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 242 | 20.3% |
| Petrol | 87 | 17.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | 22.8% |
| 2022 | 71 | 25.4% |
| 2023 | 39 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 76 | 17.1% |
| 2025 | 64 | 17.2% |
What to check before buying a 1993 Shogun
On a 1993 Shogun, body, structure & corrosion is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.6% 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+.
- Lighting & signalling (10.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.8% 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.
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 1993 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
80.5% of the 329 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1993 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 11.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (10.3%).
Does the 1993 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.5% in the 90-120k band to 17.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 329 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.