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H178 LJH

1991 Mitsubishi Sigma

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,507 mi
Last recorded127,507 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma97,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 LJH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 127,507 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front fog light is not working

nearside rear indicator cover is not clean

round the rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 127,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front fog light is not working

nearside rear indicator cover is not clean

round the rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 125,692 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 125,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 123,270 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 120,427 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 120,427 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & O/S/F windscreen wiper blades are split

N/S/F tyre is wearing low on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle fitted with plastic over sills

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Sigma?

Based on 2,482 MOT tests across 538 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,866
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 250
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 97
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H178 LJH is a 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 97,880 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Sigma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H178 LJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Sigma typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Sigma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H178 LJH is a 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 20 May 1991.

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