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L543 FLJ

1994 Mitsubishi Sigma

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,225 mi
Last recorded153,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Sigma115,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 FLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 153,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 151,276 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

mutiple points of corrotion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2012 149,543 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 149,543 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 147,602 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 147,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 145,273 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 143,226 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 137,145 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust has been modified

light switch slightly lose

Fail 21 Jun 2008 136,954 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 128,689 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 128,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 118,045 miles

exhaust rattle at rear

leak from washer bottle area

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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L543 FLJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Sigma in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Sigma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 115,042 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 L543 FLJ, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Sigma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L543 FLJ registered?

L543 FLJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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