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M914 BWV

1995 Mitsubishi Sigma

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

164,343 mi
Last recorded164,343 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma113,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM914 BWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2010 164,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 159,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2008 159,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 153,581 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 153,527 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 146,214 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 146,172 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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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M914 BWV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M914 BWV, 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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M914 BWV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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