Mitsubishi Pafero vs Mitsubishi Shogun: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Pafero
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mitsubishi Shogun
72%
MOT pass rate · 114,544 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Pafero (75%) 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 Pafero | Mitsubishi Shogun |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 241,846 mi | 140,140 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 114,544 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi Pafero
- n/s and o/s chassis corrosion starting
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
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 Pafero (75%) and Mitsubishi Shogun (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mitsubishi Pafero 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.