Mitsubishi Shogun Gls Lwb (1997)

166 real MOT outcomes analysed • 3.6% first-time pass rate

1997 Mitsubishi Shogun Gls Lwb

CarHunch analysed 166 real MOT records for the 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun Gls Lwb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 76.4% below UK average
3.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
127,620
typical mileage
113,024–180,581 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.07
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun Gls Lwb

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 (98%) 163 3.6% 0.07
Petrol (2%) 3 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun Gls Lwb 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.

113,024
low mileage
127,620
typical
180,581
high mileage

Half of all 1997 Mitsubishi Shogun Gls Lwb vehicles fall between 113,024 and 180,581 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.07
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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