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N510 PDD

1996 Mitsubishi Sigma

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,190 mi
Last recorded66,190 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Sigma105,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN510 PDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2012 66,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,202 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 63,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,164 miles

Centre rear upper fuel pipes corroded behind tank.

N/S/R & N/S/F brakes binding slightly when wheels turned by hand.

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre rear upper fuel pipes corroded behind tank.

N/S/R & N/S/F brakes binding slightly when wheels turned by hand.

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,982 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F wiper spindle worn.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,486 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly when wheels turned by hand.

Front number plate damaged at N/S/ lower corner.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,255 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 51,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,357 miles

Fuel pipes starting to corrode!

Rear brake discs corrosion, inner edges

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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N510 PDD is a 1996 Mitsubishi Sigma in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Sigma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 105,279 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 N510 PDD, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Sigma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N510 PDD registered?

N510 PDD is a 1996 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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