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Mitsubishi Evolution iii vs Mitsubishi Shogun: reliability comparison

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

Mitsubishi Evolution iii
85%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Mitsubishi Shogun
72%
MOT pass rate · 114,544 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Evolution iii (85%) 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 iii Mitsubishi Shogun
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 72%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 28%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 161,951 mi 140,140 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 114,544

Most common faults

Mitsubishi Evolution iii

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  3. front to rear metal brake pipes are quite rusty
  4. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  5. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  6. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Evolution iii (85%) and Mitsubishi Shogun (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mitsubishi Evolution iii 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.