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N473 BYB

1995 Mitsubishi Sigma

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma113,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 BYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 98,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 86,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 63,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

adv tickover fault

Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

adv tickover fault

Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,076 miles

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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N473 BYB is a 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N473 BYB, 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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N473 BYB is a 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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