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2016 Mitsubishi Shogun: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2016 Mitsubishi Shoguns, from 1,536 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

1,536MOT tests in 2025
77%pass first time (all 2016 cars: 75%)
7,500typical miles a year
5.7×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2016 Mitsubishi Shoguns than on all cars registered in 2016.

  • Rigid brake pipes5.7× usual
    Mitsubishi Shogun
    10.8% All 2016 cars
    1.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2%, against 0.2% of all 2016 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.

  • Anti-roll bar link joints4.6× usual
    Mitsubishi Shogun
    4.6% All 2016 cars
    1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1%, against 0.4% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Ball joint2.2× usual
    Mitsubishi Shogun
    6.2% All 2016 cars
    2.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.1%, against 1.5% of all 2016 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Anti-roll bar bushes and joints9× usual
    Mitsubishi Shogun
    2.7% All 2016 cars
    0.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0.1% of all 2016 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.

  • Steering rack inner joints3.5× usual
    Mitsubishi Shogun
    2.8% All 2016 cars
    0.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2016 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.

Better than most

Tyre condition: 5.8% here, against 13.3% of all 2016 cars. Suspension arm bushes and joints: 2.9% here, against 6.1% of all 2016 cars.

By area

The share of 2016 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    31% 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
    22% 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
    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.

  • Lights and electrics
    11% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    9% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    4% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20211,213Brakes 24%
2020679Brakes 28%
2019732Brakes 29%
20181,139Brakes 28%
20171,153Brakes 31%
20151,835Brakes 29%
20141,540Brakes 32%
2013904Suspension 35%
2012659Brakes 37%
20111,059Suspension 40%
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 2016 Mitsubishi Shoguns registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score