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2011 Mitsubishi Shogun: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2011 Mitsubishi Shoguns, from 1,059 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

1,059MOT tests in 2025
66%pass first time (all 2011 cars: 61%)
8,100typical miles a year
2.6×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2011 Mitsubishi Shoguns than on all cars registered in 2011.

  • Rigid brake pipes2.6× usual
    Mitsubishi Shogun
    15.7% All 2011 cars
    6.1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.9%, against 1% of all 2011 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.

  • Rust around suspension or steering mountings4.7× usual
    Mitsubishi Shogun
    7.1% All 2011 cars
    1.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 0.6% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Body structure rust or damage5.4× usual
    Mitsubishi Shogun
    4.9% All 2011 cars
    0.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0.2% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look underneath and along the sills for flaky rust or fresh underseal hiding it.

  • Chassis rust or damage3.9× usual
    Mitsubishi Shogun
    3.9% All 2011 cars
    1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.8%, against 0.2% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

  • Suspension arm2× usual
    Mitsubishi Shogun
    6.5% All 2011 cars
    3.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.3%, against 0.4% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

Better than most

Tyre condition: 6% here, against 14.9% of all 2011 cars. Suspension arm bushes and joints: 5.4% here, against 10.8% of all 2011 cars.

By area

The share of 2011 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    40% 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.

  • Brakes
    35% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    24% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Tyres
    21% 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.

  • Rust and bodywork
    12% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    11% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20211,213Brakes 24%
2020679Brakes 28%
2019732Brakes 29%
20181,139Brakes 28%
20171,153Brakes 31%
20161,536Brakes 31%
20151,835Brakes 29%
20141,540Brakes 32%
2013904Suspension 35%
2012659Brakes 37%
2010998Suspension 44%
2009568Suspension 53%
2008843Suspension 49%
20071,867Suspension 55%
20062,293Suspension 51%
20052,864Suspension 52%
20042,593Suspension 51%
20031,360Suspension 51%
2002782Suspension 52%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2011 Mitsubishi Shoguns registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score