1995 Mitsubishi Showgun MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Showgun models manufactured in 1995, based on 57 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1995 Mitsubishi Showgun MOT Analysis
The 1995 Mitsubishi Showgun has an MOT pass rate of 61.4% based on 57 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 173,626 miles on the odometer. With a 38.6% failure rate, the 1995 Showgun is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1995 Mitsubishi Showgun is Steering, responsible for 3.5% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600.
Top failures specific to 1995 models only. The overall Showgun page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steering | 3.5% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 173,626 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0.20 | 3.5% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1995 Mitsubishi Showgun has an MOT pass rate of 61.4% based on 57 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 173,626 miles on the odometer. With a 38.6% failure rate, the 1995 Showgun is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1995 Mitsubishi Showgun, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With an average mileage of 173,626 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Steering — 3.5% of failures
Steering issues account for 3.5% of MOT failures on 1995 Mitsubishi Showgun models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.