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M453 LEL

1995 Mitsubishi Sigma

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,290 mi
Last recorded175,290 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma113,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 LEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 175,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 175,289 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 168,477 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 168,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 159,822 miles

retest done on old computer mot done on new computer all advisory stll are the same

Fail 18 Nov 2010 159,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

THE EXHAUST BLOWING AT JOINTS AND FLEXI PIPE IS DAMGED

THE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

WINDSCREEN SLIGHT DAMAGED

Pass 26 Nov 2009 150,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 141,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 141,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 128,368 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 118,231 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2006 117,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 116,940 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 116,940 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M453 LEL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 113,948 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 M453 LEL, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Sigma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M453 LEL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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