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J248 NPP

1991 Mitsubishi Sigma

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

56,024 mi
Last recorded56,024 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma97,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 NPP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside front tyres marginal sidewall damage

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -especially to exhaust -rear nearside steel brake pipe marginal

some wear suspension etc

Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside front tyres marginal sidewall damage

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -especially to exhaust -rear nearside steel brake pipe marginal

some wear suspension etc

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,707 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

some damage to tyre sidewalls

some perishing and corrosion -especially to exhaust

some wear suspension etc

Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

some damage to tyre sidewalls

some perishing and corrosion -especially to exhaust

some wear suspension etc

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,695 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre worn on edge and some sidewall damage

some wear suspension etc some lower areas and components perishing and corroding number plates deteriorating

Fail 5 Sep 2008 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre worn on edge and some sidewall damage

some wear suspension etc some lower areas and components perishing and corroding number plates deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,864 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 50,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some signs of minor corrosion, some wear suspension etc nearside rear tyre side wall damaged.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,923 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 31 Aug 2006 49,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

some wear suspension etc slight perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components

Pass 31 Aug 2005 47,858 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2005 47,858 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 47,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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J248 NPP is a 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J248 NPP, 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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J248 NPP is a 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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