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L244 ELJ

1994 Mitsubishi Sigma

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,087 mi
Last recorded160,087 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Sigma115,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 ELJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 160,087 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear shock dust cover rusted

surface rust to rear chassi legs

Pass 16 Dec 2008 153,166 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 153,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 144,179 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 132,812 miles

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

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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L244 ELJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Sigma in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Sigma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 115,042 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 L244 ELJ, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Sigma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L244 ELJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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