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J69 GCL

1992 Mitsubishi Sigma

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,174 mi
Last recorded151,174 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma106,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ69 GCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2012 151,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 149,535 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill becoming corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside & nearside rear inner sills becoming corroded

offside front wiper blade split on ends

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear steering not working

slight play in all anti roll bar links

Fail 25 Jul 2011 149,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill becoming corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside & nearside rear inner sills becoming corroded

offside front wiper blade split on ends

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear steering not working

slight play in all anti roll bar links

Pass 5 May 2010 140,869 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear brake disc pads appear worn very thin

unable to fully assess outer sills covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2010 140,861 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear brake disc pads appear worn very thin

unable to fully assess outer sills covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 134,716 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 134,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 125,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 118,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 110,009 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 110,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J69 GCL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 106,124 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 J69 GCL, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Sigma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J69 GCL is a 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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