1995 Mitsubishi Shogun — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 976 MOT tests, the 1995 Mitsubishi Shogun recorded a 77.6% pass rate. Against large SUVs of a similar age (23.9% fail rate), the 1995 Shogun comes out 1.5pp better. Failures cluster in body, structure & corrosion, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — body, structure & corrosion (12.6%) and lighting & signalling (12.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are chassis condition, prescribed areas and integral vehicle structure condition — chassis condition alone was recorded 83 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 1995 Shogun fails 22.4% of the time in the 60-90k band and 24.2% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 40.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 28.7% 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 | 12.6% | 123 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 121 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 94 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.1% | 89 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 46 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.6% | 45 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chassis condition | 83 |
| 2 | Prescribed areas | 81 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 69 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 64 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 58 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 49 |
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% | 392 |
| 2 | Suspension | 36.5% | 356 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 29.4% | 287 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 26.4% | 258 |
| 5 | Other defects | 16.0% | 156 |
| 6 | Tyres | 12.1% | 118 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 107 | 22.4% |
| 90-120k | 150 | 22.0% |
| 120-150k | 233 | 20.2% |
| 150k+ | 447 | 24.2% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 680 | 22.8% |
| Petrol | 296 | 21.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 279 | 28.7% |
| 2022 | 197 | 19.8% |
| 2023 | 174 | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 181 | 19.9% |
| 2025 | 145 | 17.2% |
What to check before buying a 1995 Shogun
On a 1995 Shogun, body, structure & corrosion is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Body, structure & corrosion (12.6% 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 (12.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.6% 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.
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 1995 Mitsubishi Shoguns pass their MOT?
77.6% of the 976 1995 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1995 Mitsubishi Shogun?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 12.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (12.4%).
Does the 1995 Shogun get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.4% in the 60-90k band to 24.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 976 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.