2019 Mitsubishi Shogun: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun than on all cars registered in 2019.

• Anti-roll bar link bushes83× usual
  Mitsubishi Shogun

  8.3% All 2019 cars

  0.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1%, against 0% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) Checkatrade

  At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

• Anti-roll bar bushes and joints63× usual
  Mitsubishi Shogun

  6.3% All 2019 cars

  0.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.7%, against 0% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) Checkatrade

  At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

• Rigid brake pipes21× usual
  Mitsubishi Shogun

  4.2% All 2019 cars

  0.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

• Shock absorbers2.3× usual
  Mitsubishi Shogun

  4.5% All 2019 cars

  2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.5%, against 0.3% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £200–£300 (pair, average rear to front) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Push down hard on each corner. It should bounce once and settle. Look for oil on the shock absorber body.

• Braking performance2.9× usual
  Mitsubishi Shogun

  2.6% All 2019 cars

  0.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.3%, against 0.3% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

Common 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  27% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Suspension
  18% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Tyres
  16% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  5% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Lights and electrics
  5% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Seats and seatbelts
  2% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar link bushes? (Flagged at MOT 83× as often on the 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 63× as often on the 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 21× as often on the 2019 Mitsubishi Shogun as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?