MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
signs of corrosion under vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
RUST AND CORROSIO UNDER VEHICLE
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
propshaft x joint slight play and axial
Inner 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)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Sigma?
Based on 2,482 MOT tests across 538 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W278 GSA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Sigma in White with a 2,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Sigma models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 96,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 W278 GSA, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Sigma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W278 GSA registered?
W278 GSA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 1 April 2000.
Is W278 GSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W278 GSA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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