Mitsubishi Evolution 9 vs Mitsubishi Shogun: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Evolution 9
86%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Mitsubishi Shogun
72%
MOT pass rate · 114,544 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Evolution 9 (86%) 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 Evolution 9 | Mitsubishi Shogun |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 70,477 mi | 140,140 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 9 | 114,544 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi Evolution 9
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- Engine Sump Pan Rusted And Leaking
- Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges
- Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mitsubishi Shogun
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Evolution 9 (86%) and Mitsubishi Shogun (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mitsubishi Evolution 9 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.