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OJZ 6979

1997 Mitsubishi Sigma

White Lpg 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,195 mi
Last recorded197,195 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 6979
MakeMitsubishi
ModelSigma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 197,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 183,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 164,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 159,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside front both sides to rear all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 156,009 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 145,757 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 145,498 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 129,427 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

centre exhaust corroded

slight play in both front lower arm inner bushes

Fail 30 Nov 2012 129,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

centre exhaust corroded

front discs worn

slight play in both front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2011 114,829 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,884 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 101,884 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OJZ 6979 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Sigma in White with a 2,972cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJZ 6979, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Sigma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJZ 6979 registered?

OJZ 6979 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Sigma, first registered on 9 February 1997.

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