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Mitsubishi 4x4 pajero vs Mitsubishi Shogun: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mitsubishi 4x4 pajero
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mitsubishi Shogun
72%
MOT pass rate · 114,544 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi 4x4 pajero (67%) and Mitsubishi Shogun (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mitsubishi 4x4 pajero Mitsubishi Shogun
MOT pass rate 67% 72% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 28% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.8 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 193,195 mi 140,140 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 114,544

Most common faults

Mitsubishi 4x4 pajero

  1. Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  2. Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
  3. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  4. Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  5. Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  6. Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Mitsubishi Shogun

  1. Oil leak
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi 4x4 pajero (67%) and Mitsubishi Shogun (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mitsubishi 4x4 pajero report Full Mitsubishi Shogun report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.