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L393 FNK

1993 Mitsubishi Sigma

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,281 mi
Last recorded83,281 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma111,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 FNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,281 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,057 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,993 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,664 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,664 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,753 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 67,451 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,017 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 60,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,812 miles

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

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

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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L393 FNK is a 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 111,386 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 L393 FNK, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Sigma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L393 FNK is a 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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