Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D (2006)

114 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.3% first-time pass rate

2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D

CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2006 Shogun diesel sits slightly below the UK average at 76.3% first-time pass rate, suggesting it's a moderately reliable proposition rather than a standout performer. The good news is that zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so structural and safety issues aren't a pattern to worry about here.

At 129,000 miles on average, these Shoguns have done genuine work for their age, yet they're still averaging just 1.17 failures per MOT—manageable wear rather than systemic breakdown. If you're considering one, budget for minor repairs at each test cycle, but don't assume you're buying a basket case; focus your inspection on the cooling system and suspension components, which typically account for the failures we're seeing.

Average reliability 3.7% below UK average
76.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
132,347
typical mileage
106,138–151,048 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.17
avg MOT failures per car
over 5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (96%) 110 76.8% 1.15
Gas Bi-Fuel (4%) 4 64.9% 1.75

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

106,138
low mileage
132,347
typical
151,048
high mileage

Half of all 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D vehicles fall between 106,138 and 151,048 miles.

2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 38 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).

26 38 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.17
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Mitsubishi Shogun Equippe Di D:

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