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L731 TAP

1993 Mitsubishi Sigma

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,863 mi
Last recorded174,863 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma111,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL731 TAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2008 174,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 170,754 miles

both wiper blades split.

front brake pads worn to limit.

front suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating.

windscreen damage outside A zone and within 40mm limit.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 163,172 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall is split

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

slight play in the steering rack

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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L731 TAP is a 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L731 TAP, 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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What year was L731 TAP registered?

L731 TAP is a 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L731 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L731 TAP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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