Mitsubishi Sigma (1995)
1995 Mitsubishi Sigma
CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma passes its MOT first time in just 67.3% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals this is an ageing car that typically needs repairs before it passes. With 12.9% of vehicles having suffered a dangerous defect at some point, buyers should factor in the cost of remedial work and have any purchase thoroughly inspected beforehand.
At 116,705 miles median mileage these cars are substantially worn for their age, and the 1.73 average failures per test reflects the accumulated wear—suspension, braking and exhaust issues are likely to bite. Budget for regular attention to pass MOT: before you buy, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, steering and emissions systems.
What to check before buying a 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 143 | 67.1% | 1.74 |
| LPG (3%) | 4 | 76.5% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma vehicles fall between 93,071 and 135,693 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Mitsubishi Sigma
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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30.5%
Oil leak
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23.4%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
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20.1%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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16.9%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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16.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.2%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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15.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.6%
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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